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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.53, 48,377.66 and 21,622.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.53, 48,377.66 and 21,622.41 is: 29,838.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.53 : 48,377.66 = 21,622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.53/48,377.66 = 21,622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.53x = 48,377.66 × 21,622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.53x = 1,046,041,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,041,491.25/35,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,838.71

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