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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.88, 48,628.92 and 21,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.88, 48,628.92 and 21,806.56 is: 30,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.88 : 48,628.92 = 21,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.88/48,628.92 = 21,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.88x = 48,628.92 × 21,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.88x = 1,060,429,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,429,461.72/35,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,092.60

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