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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.72, 48,706.63 and 22,547.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.72, 48,706.63 and 22,547.49 is: 31,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.72 : 48,706.63 = 22,547.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.72/48,706.63 = 22,547.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.72x = 48,706.63 × 22,547.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.72x = 1,098,212,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,212,252.86/35,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,104.03

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