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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,778.83, 49,374.96 and 22,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,778.83, 49,374.96 and 22,357.88 is: 30,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,778.83 : 49,374.96 = 22,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,778.83/49,374.96 = 22,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,778.83x = 49,374.96 × 22,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,778.83x = 1,103,919,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,919,430.68/35,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.98

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