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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,687.89, 49,227.01 and 22,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,687.89, 49,227.01 and 22,957.67 is: 31,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,687.89 : 49,227.01 = 22,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,687.89/49,227.01 = 22,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,687.89x = 49,227.01 × 22,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,687.89x = 1,130,137,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,137,239.44/35,687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,667.25

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