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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,341.53, 48,751.74 and 22,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,341.53, 48,751.74 and 22,397.10 is: 30,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,341.53 : 48,751.74 = 22,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,341.53/48,751.74 = 22,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,341.53x = 48,751.74 × 22,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,341.53x = 1,091,897,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,897,595.95/35,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.59

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