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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,706.21, 49,284.36 and 22,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,706.21, 49,284.36 and 22,269.39 is: 30,737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,706.21 : 49,284.36 = 22,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,706.21/49,284.36 = 22,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,706.21x = 49,284.36 × 22,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,706.21x = 1,097,532,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,532,633.74/35,706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,737.86

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