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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.81, 48,309.41 and 21,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.81, 48,309.41 and 21,564.73 is: 29,750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.81 : 48,309.41 = 21,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.81/48,309.41 = 21,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.81x = 48,309.41 × 21,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.81x = 1,041,779,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,779,497.41/35,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,750.84

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