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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,039.28, 48,354.18 and 22,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,039.28, 48,354.18 and 22,464 is: 31,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,039.28 : 48,354.18 = 22,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,039.28/48,354.18 = 22,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,039.28x = 48,354.18 × 22,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,039.28x = 1,086,228,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,228,299.52/35,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,000.30

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