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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.97, 48,288.51 and 21,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.97, 48,288.51 and 21,382.50 is: 29,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.97 : 48,288.51 = 21,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.97/48,288.51 = 21,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.97x = 48,288.51 × 21,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.97x = 1,032,529,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,529,065.08/34,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,502.54

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