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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.67, 48,621.54 and 22,496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.67, 48,621.54 and 22,496.33 is: 31,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.67 : 48,621.54 = 22,496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.67/48,621.54 = 22,496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.67x = 48,621.54 × 22,496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.67x = 1,093,806,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,806,208.95/35,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,036.42

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