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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.76, 48,502.36 and 21,531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.76, 48,502.36 and 21,531.64 is: 29,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.76 : 48,502.36 = 21,531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.76/48,502.36 = 21,531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.76x = 48,502.36 × 21,531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.76x = 1,044,335,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,335,354.67/35,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,712.71

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