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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811.14, 49,380.89 and 22,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811.14, 49,380.89 and 22,377.51 is: 30,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811.14 : 49,380.89 = 22,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811.14/49,380.89 = 22,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811.14x = 49,380.89 × 22,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811.14x = 1,105,021,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,021,247.90/35,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,856.92

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