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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021, 48,328.98 and 22,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021, 48,328.98 and 22,445.75 is: 30,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021 : 48,328.98 = 22,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021/48,328.98 = 22,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021x = 48,328.98 × 22,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021x = 1,084,780,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,780,202.84/35,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,975.14

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