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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,422.79, 48,881.68 and 22,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,422.79, 48,881.68 and 22,847.54 is: 31,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,422.79 : 48,881.68 = 22,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,422.79/48,881.68 = 22,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,422.79x = 48,881.68 × 22,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,422.79x = 1,116,825,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,825,837.54/35,422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.46

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