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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.02, 48,609.98 and 21,796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.02, 48,609.98 and 21,796.59 is: 30,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.02 : 48,609.98 = 21,796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.02/48,609.98 = 21,796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.02x = 48,609.98 × 21,796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.02x = 1,059,531,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,531,803.97/35,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,082.37

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