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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.74, 48,962.95 and 22,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.74, 48,962.95 and 22,052.71 is: 30,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.74 : 48,962.95 = 22,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.74/48,962.95 = 22,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.74x = 48,962.95 × 22,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.74x = 1,079,765,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,765,737.09/35,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.59

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