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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.73, 48,683.99 and 21,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.73, 48,683.99 and 21,847.22 is: 30,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.73 : 48,683.99 = 21,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.73/48,683.99 = 21,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.73x = 48,683.99 × 21,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.73x = 1,063,609,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,609,710.88/35,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.29

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