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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114.13, 48,482.88 and 21,703.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,114.13, 48,482.88 and 21,703.77 is: 29,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,114.13 : 48,482.88 = 21,703.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,114.13/48,482.88 = 21,703.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,114.13x = 48,482.88 × 21,703.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,114.13x = 1,052,261,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,261,276.46/35,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,966.89

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