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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227, 48,613.62 and 21,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227, 48,613.62 and 21,082.60 is: 29,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227 : 48,613.62 = 21,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227/48,613.62 = 21,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227x = 48,613.62 × 21,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227x = 1,024,901,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,901,505.01/35,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,094.20

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