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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.08, 48,542.40 and 22,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.08, 48,542.40 and 22,434.48 is: 30,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.08 : 48,542.40 = 22,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.08/48,542.40 = 22,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.08x = 48,542.40 × 22,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.08x = 1,089,023,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,023,501.95/35,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.77

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