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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.33, 48,611.79 and 21,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.33, 48,611.79 and 21,797.91 is: 30,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.33 : 48,611.79 = 21,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.33/48,611.79 = 21,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.33x = 48,611.79 × 21,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.33x = 1,059,635,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,635,423.36/35,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,084.19

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