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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.95, 48,753.96 and 21,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.95, 48,753.96 and 21,901.26 is: 30,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.95 : 48,753.96 = 21,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.95/48,753.96 = 21,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.95x = 48,753.96 × 21,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.95x = 1,067,773,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,773,153.99/35,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,228.02

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