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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.82, 48,738.98 and 22,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.82, 48,738.98 and 22,061.78 is: 30,432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.82 : 48,738.98 = 22,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.82/48,738.98 = 22,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.82x = 48,738.98 × 22,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.82x = 1,075,268,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,268,654.18/35,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.57

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