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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.73, 48,987.60 and 22,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.73, 48,987.60 and 22,071.23 is: 30,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.73 : 48,987.60 = 22,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.73/48,987.60 = 22,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.73x = 48,987.60 × 22,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.73x = 1,081,216,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,216,586.75/35,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.49

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