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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,725.60, 49,278.54 and 22,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,725.60, 49,278.54 and 22,974.52 is: 31,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,725.60 : 49,278.54 = 22,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,725.60/49,278.54 = 22,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,725.60x = 49,278.54 × 22,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,725.60x = 1,132,150,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,150,802.80/35,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,690.18

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