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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.23, 49,679.82 and 22,571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.23, 49,679.82 and 22,571.55 is: 31,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.23 : 49,679.82 = 22,571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.23/49,679.82 = 22,571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.23x = 49,679.82 × 22,571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.23x = 1,121,350,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,350,541.12/35,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,168.34

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