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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.92, 48,744.08 and 22,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.92, 48,744.08 and 22,764 is: 31,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.92 : 48,744.08 = 22,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.92/48,744.08 = 22,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.92x = 48,744.08 × 22,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.92x = 1,109,610,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,610,237.12/35,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,405.32

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