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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.59, 49,104.66 and 22,851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.59, 49,104.66 and 22,851.91 is: 31,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.59 : 49,104.66 = 22,851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.59/49,104.66 = 22,851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.59x = 49,104.66 × 22,851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.59x = 1,122,135,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,135,270.90/35,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.10

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