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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,304.26, 48,730.80 and 22,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,304.26, 48,730.80 and 22,729 is: 31,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,304.26 : 48,730.80 = 22,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,304.26/48,730.80 = 22,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,304.26x = 48,730.80 × 22,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,304.26x = 1,107,602,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,602,353.20/35,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,373.05

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