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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.83, 48,417.38 and 22,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.83, 48,417.38 and 22,975.99 is: 31,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.83 : 48,417.38 = 22,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.83/48,417.38 = 22,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.83x = 48,417.38 × 22,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.83x = 1,112,437,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,437,088.94/35,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.45

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