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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.27, 48,381.98 and 21,630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.27, 48,381.98 and 21,630.73 is: 29,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.27 : 48,381.98 = 21,630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.27/48,381.98 = 21,630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.27x = 48,381.98 × 21,630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.27x = 1,046,537,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,537,600.32/35,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,865.86

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