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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.42, 48,565.17 and 22,453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.42, 48,565.17 and 22,453.41 is: 30,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.42 : 48,565.17 = 22,453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.42/48,565.17 = 22,453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.42x = 48,565.17 × 22,453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.42x = 1,090,453,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,453,673.73/35,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,960.84

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