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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.92, 48,521.70 and 22,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.92, 48,521.70 and 22,437 is: 30,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.92 : 48,521.70 = 22,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.92/48,521.70 = 22,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.92x = 48,521.70 × 22,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.92x = 1,088,681,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,681,382.90/35,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,946.10

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