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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.63, 48,645.16 and 22,678.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.63, 48,645.16 and 22,678.25 is: 31,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.63 : 48,645.16 = 22,678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.63/48,645.16 = 22,678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.63x = 48,645.16 × 22,678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.63x = 1,103,186,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,186,799.85/35,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,312.40

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