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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,381.40, 48,817.50 and 22,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,381.40, 48,817.50 and 22,791 is: 31,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,381.40 : 48,817.50 = 22,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,381.40/48,817.50 = 22,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,381.40x = 48,817.50 × 22,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,381.40x = 1,112,599,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,599,642.50/35,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,445.89

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