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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.85, 49,266.92 and 22,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.85, 49,266.92 and 22,986.58 is: 31,707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.85 : 49,266.92 = 22,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.85/49,266.92 = 22,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.85x = 49,266.92 × 22,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.85x = 1,132,477,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,477,883.00/35,716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,707.11

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