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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.26, 48,322.44 and 22,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.26, 48,322.44 and 22,441.82 is: 30,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.26 : 48,322.44 = 22,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.26/48,322.44 = 22,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.26x = 48,322.44 × 22,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.26x = 1,084,443,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,443,500.44/35,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.71

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