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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.34, 48,959.64 and 22,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.34, 48,959.64 and 22,050.31 is: 30,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.34 : 48,959.64 = 22,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.34/48,959.64 = 22,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.34x = 48,959.64 × 22,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.34x = 1,079,575,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,575,239.49/35,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.28

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