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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.28, 48,369.34 and 22,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.28, 48,369.34 and 22,475 is: 31,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.28 : 48,369.34 = 22,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.28/48,369.34 = 22,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.28x = 48,369.34 × 22,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.28x = 1,087,100,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,100,916.50/35,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,015.47

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