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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.04, 48,722.76 and 22,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.04, 48,722.76 and 22,050 is: 30,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.04 : 48,722.76 = 22,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.04/48,722.76 = 22,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.04x = 48,722.76 × 22,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.04x = 1,074,336,858
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,336,858/35,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,416.34

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