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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.72, 48,488.94 and 22,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.72, 48,488.94 and 22,589.88 is: 31,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.72 : 48,488.94 = 22,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.72/48,488.94 = 22,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.72x = 48,488.94 × 22,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.72x = 1,095,359,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,359,335.93/35,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,144.95

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