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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.83, 48,595.80 and 21,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.83, 48,595.80 and 21,782.55 is: 30,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.83 : 48,595.80 = 21,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.83/48,595.80 = 21,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.83x = 48,595.80 × 21,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.83x = 1,058,540,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,540,443.29/35,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,059.51

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