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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.08, 49,231.68 and 22,238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.08, 49,231.68 and 22,238.38 is: 30,689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.08 : 49,231.68 = 22,238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.08/49,231.68 = 22,238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.08x = 49,231.68 × 22,238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.08x = 1,094,832,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,832,807.88/35,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.01

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