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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.76, 48,669.96 and 22,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.76, 48,669.96 and 22,526.68 is: 31,096.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.76 : 48,669.96 = 22,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.76/48,669.96 = 22,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.76x = 48,669.96 × 22,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.76x = 1,096,372,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,372,614.53/35,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,096.81

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