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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.54, 48,352.85 and 21,942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.54, 48,352.85 and 21,942.57 is: 30,284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.54 : 48,352.85 = 21,942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.54/48,352.85 = 21,942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.54x = 48,352.85 × 21,942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.54x = 1,060,985,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,985,949.72/35,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,284.87

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