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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.41, 48,385.80 and 21,630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.41, 48,385.80 and 21,630.33 is: 29,852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.41 : 48,385.80 = 21,630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.41/48,385.80 = 21,630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.41x = 48,385.80 × 21,630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.41x = 1,046,600,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,600,821.31/35,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,852.21

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