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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.04, 49,319.58 and 22,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.04, 49,319.58 and 22,986.28 is: 31,731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.04 : 49,319.58 = 22,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.04/49,319.58 = 22,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.04x = 49,319.58 × 22,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.04x = 1,133,673,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,673,675.36/35,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,731.53

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