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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.28, 48,383.12 and 22,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.28, 48,383.12 and 22,485 is: 31,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.28 : 48,383.12 = 22,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.28/48,383.12 = 22,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.28x = 48,383.12 × 22,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.28x = 1,087,894,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,894,453.20/35,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,029.26

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