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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.28, 48,376.24 and 22,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.28, 48,376.24 and 22,480 is: 31,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.28 : 48,376.24 = 22,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.28/48,376.24 = 22,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.28x = 48,376.24 × 22,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.28x = 1,087,497,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,497,875.20/35,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,022.37

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