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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.42, 48,658.98 and 22,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.42, 48,658.98 and 22,651.30 is: 31,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.42 : 48,658.98 = 22,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.42/48,658.98 = 22,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.42x = 48,658.98 × 22,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.42x = 1,102,189,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,189,153.67/35,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,269.18

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