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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258.16, 48,664.44 and 22,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258.16, 48,664.44 and 22,661.04 is: 31,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258.16 : 48,664.44 = 22,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258.16/48,664.44 = 22,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258.16x = 48,664.44 × 22,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258.16x = 1,102,786,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,786,821.42/35,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,277.49

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