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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.12, 48,295.68 and 21,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.12, 48,295.68 and 21,387.68 is: 29,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.12 : 48,295.68 = 21,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.12/48,295.68 = 21,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.12x = 48,295.68 × 21,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.12x = 1,032,932,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,932,549.22/35,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.73

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