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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,689.67, 49,229.46 and 22,959.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,689.67, 49,229.46 and 22,959.47 is: 31,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,689.67 : 49,229.46 = 22,959.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,689.67/49,229.46 = 22,959.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,689.67x = 49,229.46 × 22,959.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,689.67x = 1,130,282,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,282,309.99/35,689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,669.73

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