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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.62, 48,296.37 and 21,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.62, 48,296.37 and 21,388.18 is: 29,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.62 : 48,296.37 = 21,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.62/48,296.37 = 21,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.62x = 48,296.37 × 21,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.62x = 1,032,971,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,971,454.91/35,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,510.42

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