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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.19, 48,533.51 and 22,608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.19, 48,533.51 and 22,608.23 is: 31,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.19 : 48,533.51 = 22,608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.19/48,533.51 = 22,608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.19x = 48,533.51 × 22,608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.19x = 1,097,256,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,256,570.64/35,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,193.17

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