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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.78, 48,464.82 and 22,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.78, 48,464.82 and 22,363.32 is: 30,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.78 : 48,464.82 = 22,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.78/48,464.82 = 22,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.78x = 48,464.82 × 22,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.78x = 1,083,834,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,834,278.40/35,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,848.78

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