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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,026, 48,335.88 and 22,450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,026, 48,335.88 and 22,450.78 is: 30,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,026 : 48,335.88 = 22,450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,026/48,335.88 = 22,450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,026x = 48,335.88 × 22,450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,026x = 1,085,178,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,178,207.99/35,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,982.08

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