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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.49, 48,618.94 and 21,803.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.49, 48,618.94 and 21,803.07 is: 30,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.49 : 48,618.94 = 21,803.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.49/48,618.94 = 21,803.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.49x = 48,618.94 × 21,803.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.49x = 1,060,042,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,042,152.15/35,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,091.33

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