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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,556.63, 49,061.68 and 22,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,556.63, 49,061.68 and 22,974.09 is: 31,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,556.63 : 49,061.68 = 22,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,556.63/49,061.68 = 22,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,556.63x = 49,061.68 × 22,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,556.63x = 1,127,147,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,147,451.87/35,556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,700.06

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