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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.31, 49,023.35 and 22,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.31, 49,023.35 and 22,086.89 is: 30,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.31 : 49,023.35 = 22,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.31/49,023.35 = 22,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.31x = 49,023.35 × 22,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.31x = 1,082,773,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,773,351.01/35,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.95

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