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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,180.97, 48,499.71 and 21,744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,180.97, 48,499.71 and 21,744.63 is: 29,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,180.97 : 48,499.71 = 21,744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,180.97/48,499.71 = 21,744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,180.97x = 48,499.71 × 21,744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,180.97x = 1,054,608,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,608,249.06/35,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,976.67

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