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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,460.16, 48,957.80 and 22,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,460.16, 48,957.80 and 22,049.65 is: 30,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,460.16 : 48,957.80 = 22,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,460.16/48,957.80 = 22,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,460.16x = 48,957.80 × 22,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,460.16x = 1,079,501,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,501,999.73/35,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,442.68

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