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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.72, 48,705.25 and 22,546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.72, 48,705.25 and 22,546.49 is: 31,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.72 : 48,705.25 = 22,546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.72/48,705.25 = 22,546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.72x = 48,705.25 × 22,546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.72x = 1,098,132,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,132,432.07/35,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,102.65

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