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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,459.68, 48,927.60 and 22,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,459.68, 48,927.60 and 22,204 is: 30,637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,459.68 : 48,927.60 = 22,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,459.68/48,927.60 = 22,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,459.68x = 48,927.60 × 22,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,459.68x = 1,086,388,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,388,430.40/35,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,637.29

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