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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.30, 49,117.05 and 22,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.30, 49,117.05 and 22,180.74 is: 30,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.30 : 49,117.05 = 22,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.30/49,117.05 = 22,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.30x = 49,117.05 × 22,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.30x = 1,089,452,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,452,515.62/35,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.32

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