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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.96, 48,598.33 and 22,479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.96, 48,598.33 and 22,479.63 is: 31,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.96 : 48,598.33 = 22,479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.96/48,598.33 = 22,479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.96x = 48,598.33 × 22,479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.96x = 1,092,472,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,472,280.72/35,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,013.27

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