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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.67, 48,622.92 and 22,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.67, 48,622.92 and 22,497.33 is: 31,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.67 : 48,622.92 = 22,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.67/48,622.92 = 22,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.67x = 48,622.92 × 22,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.67x = 1,093,885,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,885,876.80/35,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,037.80

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