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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.23, 48,649.77 and 22,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.23, 48,649.77 and 22,516.89 is: 31,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.23 : 48,649.77 = 22,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.23/48,649.77 = 22,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.23x = 48,649.77 × 22,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.23x = 1,095,441,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,441,519.62/35,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,064.70

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