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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.89, 49,291.52 and 22,314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.89, 49,291.52 and 22,314.37 is: 30,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.89 : 49,291.52 = 22,314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.89/49,291.52 = 22,314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.89x = 49,291.52 × 22,314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.89x = 1,099,909,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,909,103.57/35,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,773.67

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