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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.56, 48,591.98 and 21,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.56, 48,591.98 and 21,067.76 is: 29,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.56 : 48,591.98 = 21,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.56/48,591.98 = 21,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.56x = 48,591.98 × 21,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.56x = 1,023,724,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,724,172.56/35,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.53

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