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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.28, 48,372.10 and 22,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.28, 48,372.10 and 22,477 is: 31,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.28 : 48,372.10 = 22,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.28/48,372.10 = 22,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.28x = 48,372.10 × 22,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.28x = 1,087,259,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,259,691.70/35,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,018.23

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