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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042, 48,357.96 and 22,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042, 48,357.96 and 22,483.76 is: 31,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042 : 48,357.96 = 22,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042/48,357.96 = 22,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042x = 48,357.96 × 22,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042x = 1,087,268,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,268,766.73/35,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,027.59

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