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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.62, 48,530.48 and 21,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.62, 48,530.48 and 21,017.16 is: 29,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.62 : 48,530.48 = 21,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.62/48,530.48 = 21,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.62x = 48,530.48 × 21,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.62x = 1,019,972,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,972,757.95/35,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,005.65

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