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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,467.68, 48,938.64 and 22,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,467.68, 48,938.64 and 22,212 is: 30,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,467.68 : 48,938.64 = 22,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,467.68/48,938.64 = 22,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,467.68x = 48,938.64 × 22,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,467.68x = 1,087,025,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,025,071.68/35,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,648.33

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