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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.42, 48,660.64 and 22,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.42, 48,660.64 and 22,658.30 is: 31,273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.42 : 48,660.64 = 22,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.42/48,660.64 = 22,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.42x = 48,660.64 × 22,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.42x = 1,102,567,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,567,079.36/35,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,273.69

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