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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.14, 48,599.69 and 21,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.14, 48,599.69 and 21,056.25 is: 29,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.14 : 48,599.69 = 21,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.14/48,599.69 = 21,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.14x = 48,599.69 × 21,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.14x = 1,023,327,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,327,222.56/35,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,066.73

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