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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.96, 48,473.22 and 22,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.96, 48,473.22 and 22,548.76 is: 31,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.96 : 48,473.22 = 22,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.96/48,473.22 = 22,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.96x = 48,473.22 × 22,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.96x = 1,093,011,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,011,004.21/35,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,138.18

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