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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.70, 48,296.87 and 21,555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.70, 48,296.87 and 21,555.62 is: 29,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.70 : 48,296.87 = 21,555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.70/48,296.87 = 21,555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.70x = 48,296.87 × 21,555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.70x = 1,041,069,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,069,070.71/35,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.29

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