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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,328.92, 48,739.94 and 22,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,328.92, 48,739.94 and 22,761 is: 31,401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,328.92 : 48,739.94 = 22,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,328.92/48,739.94 = 22,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,328.92x = 48,739.94 × 22,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,328.92x = 1,109,369,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,369,774.34/35,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,401.18

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