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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.94, 49,251.27 and 22,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.94, 49,251.27 and 22,932.06 is: 31,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.94 : 49,251.27 = 22,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.94/49,251.27 = 22,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.94x = 49,251.27 × 22,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.94x = 1,129,433,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,433,078.72/35,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,660.78

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