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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.52, 48,639.36 and 22,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.52, 48,639.36 and 22,671.27 is: 31,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.52 : 48,639.36 = 22,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.52/48,639.36 = 22,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.52x = 48,639.36 × 22,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.52x = 1,102,716,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,716,063.19/35,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.81

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