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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,738.63, 49,287.02 and 22,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,738.63, 49,287.02 and 22,311.12 is: 30,769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,738.63 : 49,287.02 = 22,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,738.63/49,287.02 = 22,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,738.63x = 49,287.02 × 22,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,738.63x = 1,099,648,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,648,617.66/35,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,769.19

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