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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.76, 48,607.32 and 21,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.76, 48,607.32 and 21,075.60 is: 29,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.76 : 48,607.32 = 21,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.76/48,607.32 = 21,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.76x = 48,607.32 × 21,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.76x = 1,024,428,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,428,433.39/35,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,084.27

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