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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.56, 48,312.06 and 22,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.56, 48,312.06 and 22,453.88 is: 30,966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.56 : 48,312.06 = 22,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.56/48,312.06 = 22,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.56x = 48,312.06 × 22,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.56x = 1,084,793,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,793,197.79/35,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,966.17

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