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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.44, 48,914.20 and 21,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.44, 48,914.20 and 21,827.33 is: 30,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.44 : 48,914.20 = 21,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.44/48,914.20 = 21,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.44x = 48,914.20 × 21,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.44x = 1,067,666,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,666,385.09/35,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,122.25

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