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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.36, 48,673.12 and 22,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.36, 48,673.12 and 22,698.40 is: 31,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.36 : 48,673.12 = 22,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.36/48,673.12 = 22,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.36x = 48,673.12 × 22,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.36x = 1,104,801,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,801,947.01/35,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,319.37

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