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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.27, 48,491.97 and 22,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.27, 48,491.97 and 22,397.21 is: 30,892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.27 : 48,491.97 = 22,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.27/48,491.97 = 22,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.27x = 48,491.97 × 22,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.27x = 1,086,084,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,084,690.80/35,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,892.18

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