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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.28, 48,377.62 and 22,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.28, 48,377.62 and 22,481 is: 31,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.28 : 48,377.62 = 22,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.28/48,377.62 = 22,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.28x = 48,377.62 × 22,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.28x = 1,087,577,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,577,275.22/35,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,023.75

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