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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.83, 48,560.93 and 21,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.83, 48,560.93 and 21,041.67 is: 29,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.83 : 48,560.93 = 21,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.83/48,560.93 = 21,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.83x = 48,560.93 × 21,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.83x = 1,021,803,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,803,063.95/35,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,037.71

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