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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.14, 48,534.53 and 22,420.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.14, 48,534.53 and 22,420.79 is: 30,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.14 : 48,534.53 = 22,420.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.14/48,534.53 = 22,420.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.14x = 48,534.53 × 22,420.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.14x = 1,088,182,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,182,150.10/35,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,943.15

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