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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.37, 48,611.85 and 21,797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.37, 48,611.85 and 21,797.95 is: 30,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.37 : 48,611.85 = 21,797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.37/48,611.85 = 21,797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.37x = 48,611.85 × 21,797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.37x = 1,059,638,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,638,675.71/35,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,084.25

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