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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,340.06, 48,771.59 and 21,920.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,340.06, 48,771.59 and 21,920.24 is: 30,251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,340.06 : 48,771.59 = 21,920.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,340.06/48,771.59 = 21,920.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,340.06x = 48,771.59 × 21,920.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,340.06x = 1,069,084,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,084,604.52/35,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,251.35

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