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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,541.28, 49,045.76 and 22,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,541.28, 49,045.76 and 22,109.60 is: 30,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,541.28 : 49,045.76 = 22,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,541.28/49,045.76 = 22,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,541.28x = 49,045.76 × 22,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,541.28x = 1,084,382,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,382,135.30/35,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.50

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