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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.78, 48,281.77 and 21,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.78, 48,281.77 and 21,544.66 is: 29,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.78 : 48,281.77 = 21,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.78/48,281.77 = 21,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.78x = 48,281.77 × 21,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.78x = 1,040,213,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,213,969.72/34,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,723.14

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