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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.95, 48,414.66 and 22,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.95, 48,414.66 and 22,974.06 is: 31,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.95 : 48,414.66 = 22,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.95/48,414.66 = 22,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.95x = 48,414.66 × 22,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.95x = 1,112,281,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,281,303.72/35,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.70

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