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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.69, 49,023.87 and 22,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.69, 49,023.87 and 22,087.28 is: 30,491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.69 : 49,023.87 = 22,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.69/49,023.87 = 22,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.69x = 49,023.87 × 22,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.69x = 1,082,803,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,803,698.25/35,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.47

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