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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.55, 48,689.64 and 22,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.55, 48,689.64 and 22,544.46 is: 31,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.55 : 48,689.64 = 22,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.55/48,689.64 = 22,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.55x = 48,689.64 × 22,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.55x = 1,097,681,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,681,641.39/35,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,113.82

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