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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020, 48,327.60 and 22,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020, 48,327.60 and 22,444.75 is: 30,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020 : 48,327.60 = 22,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020/48,327.60 = 22,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020x = 48,327.60 × 22,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020x = 1,084,700,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,700,900.10/35,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,973.76

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