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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.58, 48,361.20 and 22,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.58, 48,361.20 and 22,297.54 is: 30,781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.58 : 48,361.20 = 22,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.58/48,361.20 = 22,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.58x = 48,361.20 × 22,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.58x = 1,078,335,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,335,791.45/35,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,781.82

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