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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,379.04, 48,802.80 and 22,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,379.04, 48,802.80 and 22,108 is: 30,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,379.04 : 48,802.80 = 22,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,379.04/48,802.80 = 22,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,379.04x = 48,802.80 × 22,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,379.04x = 1,078,932,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,932,302.40/35,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.37

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