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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.74, 48,565.59 and 22,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.74, 48,565.59 and 22,453.70 is: 30,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.74 : 48,565.59 = 22,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.74/48,565.59 = 22,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.74x = 48,565.59 × 22,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.74x = 1,090,477,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,477,188.18/35,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,961.22

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