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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316, 48,696 and 22,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316, 48,696 and 22,552.32 is: 31,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316 : 48,696 = 22,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316/48,696 = 22,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316x = 48,696 × 22,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316x = 1,098,207,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,207,774.72/35,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,096.61

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