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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,386.04, 48,812.46 and 22,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,386.04, 48,812.46 and 22,115 is: 30,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,386.04 : 48,812.46 = 22,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,386.04/48,812.46 = 22,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,386.04x = 48,812.46 × 22,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,386.04x = 1,079,487,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,487,552.90/35,386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.03

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