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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.11, 48,725.90 and 21,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.11, 48,725.90 and 21,877.59 is: 30,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.11 : 48,725.90 = 21,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.11/48,725.90 = 21,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.11x = 48,725.90 × 21,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.11x = 1,066,005,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,005,541.02/35,292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,205.21

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