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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.22, 48,491.01 and 22,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.22, 48,491.01 and 22,591.38 is: 31,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.22 : 48,491.01 = 22,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.22/48,491.01 = 22,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.22x = 48,491.01 × 22,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.22x = 1,095,478,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,478,833.49/35,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,147.02

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