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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,156.85, 48,502.58 and 21,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,156.85, 48,502.58 and 21,704.76 is: 29,944.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,156.85 : 48,502.58 = 21,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,156.85/48,502.58 = 21,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,156.85x = 48,502.58 × 21,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,156.85x = 1,052,736,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,736,749.76/35,156.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,944.00

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