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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.62, 48,297.75 and 21,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.62, 48,297.75 and 21,389.18 is: 29,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.62 : 48,297.75 = 21,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.62/48,297.75 = 21,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.62x = 48,297.75 × 21,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.62x = 1,033,049,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,049,268.35/35,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,511.80

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