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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,434.06, 48,897.16 and 22,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,434.06, 48,897.16 and 22,005.02 is: 30,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,434.06 : 48,897.16 = 22,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,434.06/48,897.16 = 22,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,434.06x = 48,897.16 × 22,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,434.06x = 1,075,982,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,982,983.74/35,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,365.78

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