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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.58, 48,644.10 and 22,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.58, 48,644.10 and 22,511.46 is: 31,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.58 : 48,644.10 = 22,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.58/48,644.10 = 22,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.58x = 48,644.10 × 22,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.58x = 1,095,049,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,049,711.39/35,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,068.25

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