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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.65, 48,372.31 and 21,618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.65, 48,372.31 and 21,618.53 is: 29,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.65 : 48,372.31 = 21,618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.65/48,372.31 = 21,618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.65x = 48,372.31 × 21,618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.65x = 1,045,738,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,738,234.90/35,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,833.36

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