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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.76, 48,612.40 and 21,798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.76, 48,612.40 and 21,798.35 is: 30,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.76 : 48,612.40 = 21,798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.76/48,612.40 = 21,798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.76x = 48,612.40 × 21,798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.76x = 1,059,670,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,670,109.54/35,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,084.81

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