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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.11, 48,303.84 and 21,580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.11, 48,303.84 and 21,580.47 is: 29,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.11 : 48,303.84 = 21,580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.11/48,303.84 = 21,580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.11x = 48,303.84 × 21,580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.11x = 1,042,419,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,419,570.00/35,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,771.41

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