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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.82, 48,737.61 and 22,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.82, 48,737.61 and 22,060.78 is: 30,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.82 : 48,737.61 = 22,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.82/48,737.61 = 22,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.82x = 48,737.61 × 22,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.82x = 1,075,189,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,189,691.94/35,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.20

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