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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,478.23, 48,982.77 and 22,067.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,478.23, 48,982.77 and 22,067.73 is: 30,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,478.23 : 48,982.77 = 22,067.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,478.23/48,982.77 = 22,067.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,478.23x = 48,982.77 × 22,067.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,478.23x = 1,080,938,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,938,543.01/35,478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,467.66

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