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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.36, 48,531.08 and 22,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.36, 48,531.08 and 22,432.44 is: 30,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.36 : 48,531.08 = 22,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.36/48,531.08 = 22,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.36x = 48,531.08 × 22,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.36x = 1,088,670,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,670,540.24/35,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,931.34

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