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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,483.81, 48,968.37 and 22,930.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,483.81, 48,968.37 and 22,930.43 is: 31,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,483.81 : 48,968.37 = 22,930.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,483.81/48,968.37 = 22,930.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,483.81x = 48,968.37 × 22,930.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,483.81x = 1,122,865,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,865,902.92/35,483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,644.45

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