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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036, 48,349.68 and 22,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036, 48,349.68 and 22,477.76 is: 31,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036 : 48,349.68 = 22,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036/48,349.68 = 22,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036x = 48,349.68 × 22,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036x = 1,086,792,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,792,503.12/35,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,019.31

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