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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,742.13, 49,291.85 and 22,314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,742.13, 49,291.85 and 22,314.62 is: 30,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,742.13 : 49,291.85 = 22,314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,742.13/49,291.85 = 22,314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,742.13x = 49,291.85 × 22,314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,742.13x = 1,099,928,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,928,901.85/35,742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,774.02

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