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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,038.78, 48,358.22 and 22,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,038.78, 48,358.22 and 22,293.23 is: 30,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,038.78 : 48,358.22 = 22,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,038.78/48,358.22 = 22,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,038.78x = 48,358.22 × 22,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,038.78x = 1,078,060,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,060,567.59/35,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,767.64

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