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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,531.46, 49,017.96 and 22,761.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,531.46, 49,017.96 and 22,761.81 is: 31,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,531.46 : 49,017.96 = 22,761.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,531.46/49,017.96 = 22,761.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,531.46x = 49,017.96 × 22,761.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,531.46x = 1,115,737,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,737,492.11/35,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,401.40

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