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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.50, 48,923.68 and 22,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.50, 48,923.68 and 22,898.12 is: 31,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.50 : 48,923.68 = 22,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.50/48,923.68 = 22,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.50x = 48,923.68 × 22,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.50x = 1,120,260,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,260,295.48/35,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,599.80

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