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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.46, 48,289.21 and 21,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.46, 48,289.21 and 21,382.99 is: 29,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.46 : 48,289.21 = 21,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.46/48,289.21 = 21,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.46x = 48,289.21 × 21,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.46x = 1,032,567,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,567,694.54/34,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,503.23

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