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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,521.62, 49,037.58 and 22,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,521.62, 49,037.58 and 22,097.24 is: 30,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,521.62 : 49,037.58 = 22,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,521.62/49,037.58 = 22,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,521.62x = 49,037.58 × 22,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,521.62x = 1,083,595,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,595,050.83/35,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.22

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