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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,121, 48,467.18 and 22,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,121, 48,467.18 and 22,545.75 is: 31,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,121 : 48,467.18 = 22,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,121/48,467.18 = 22,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,121x = 48,467.18 × 22,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,121x = 1,092,728,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,728,979.85/35,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,113.26

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