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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.83, 48,738.97 and 21,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.83, 48,738.97 and 21,893.18 is: 30,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.83 : 48,738.97 = 21,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.83/48,738.97 = 21,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.83x = 48,738.97 × 21,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.83x = 1,067,051,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,051,110.34/35,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,205.12

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