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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,212.62, 48,599.79 and 22,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,212.62, 48,599.79 and 22,469.76 is: 31,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,212.62 : 48,599.79 = 22,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,212.62/48,599.79 = 22,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,212.62x = 48,599.79 × 22,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,212.62x = 1,092,025,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,025,617.35/35,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,012.34

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