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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.59, 48,705.40 and 22,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.59, 48,705.40 and 22,563.23 is: 31,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.59 : 48,705.40 = 22,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.59/48,705.40 = 22,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.59x = 48,705.40 × 22,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.59x = 1,098,951,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,951,250.10/35,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,129.48

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