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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.52, 48,640.74 and 22,672.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.52, 48,640.74 and 22,672.27 is: 31,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.52 : 48,640.74 = 22,672.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.52/48,640.74 = 22,672.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.52x = 48,640.74 × 22,672.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.52x = 1,102,795,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,795,990.28/35,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,287.19

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