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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.76, 48,611.02 and 21,797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.76, 48,611.02 and 21,797.35 is: 30,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.76 : 48,611.02 = 21,797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.76/48,611.02 = 21,797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.76x = 48,611.02 × 21,797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.76x = 1,059,591,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,591,240.78/35,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,083.42

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