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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.92, 48,629.03 and 21,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.92, 48,629.03 and 21,086.73 is: 29,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.92 : 48,629.03 = 21,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.92/48,629.03 = 21,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.92x = 48,629.03 × 21,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.92x = 1,025,427,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,427,120.34/35,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,103.41

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