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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.88, 48,577.76 and 22,459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.88, 48,577.76 and 22,459.92 is: 31,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.88 : 48,577.76 = 22,459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.88/48,577.76 = 22,459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.88x = 48,577.76 × 22,459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.88x = 1,091,052,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,052,603.38/35,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,004.73

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