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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.46, 48,286.45 and 21,380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.46, 48,286.45 and 21,380.99 is: 29,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.46 : 48,286.45 = 21,380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.46/48,286.45 = 21,380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.46x = 48,286.45 × 21,380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.46x = 1,032,412,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,412,171.85/34,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,500.48

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