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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.28, 48,380.36 and 22,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.28, 48,380.36 and 22,483 is: 31,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.28 : 48,380.36 = 22,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.28/48,380.36 = 22,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.28x = 48,380.36 × 22,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.28x = 1,087,735,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,735,633.88/35,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,026.50

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