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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.97, 48,382.79 and 22,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.97, 48,382.79 and 22,295.85 is: 30,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.97 : 48,382.79 = 22,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.97/48,382.79 = 22,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.97x = 48,382.79 × 22,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.97x = 1,078,735,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,735,428.42/35,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.80

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