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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.13, 48,291.62 and 21,559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.13, 48,291.62 and 21,559.71 is: 29,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.13 : 48,291.62 = 21,559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.13/48,291.62 = 21,559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.13x = 48,291.62 × 21,559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.13x = 1,041,153,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,153,214.83/34,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,754.78

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