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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.72, 48,314.52 and 22,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.72, 48,314.52 and 22,458.48 is: 30,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.72 : 48,314.52 = 22,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.72/48,314.52 = 22,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.72x = 48,314.52 × 22,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.72x = 1,085,070,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,070,681.13/35,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,987.22

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