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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.72, 48,484.80 and 22,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.72, 48,484.80 and 22,586.88 is: 31,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.72 : 48,484.80 = 22,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.72/48,484.80 = 22,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.72x = 48,484.80 × 22,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.72x = 1,095,120,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,120,359.42/35,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,140.82

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