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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.84, 48,551.10 and 22,606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.84, 48,551.10 and 22,606.59 is: 31,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.84 : 48,551.10 = 22,606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.84/48,551.10 = 22,606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.84x = 48,551.10 × 22,606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.84x = 1,097,574,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,574,909.04/35,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,197.20

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