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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.26, 48,722.53 and 22,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.26, 48,722.53 and 22,723 is: 31,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.26 : 48,722.53 = 22,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.26/48,722.53 = 22,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.26x = 48,722.53 × 22,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.26x = 1,107,122,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,122,049.19/35,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,364.78

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