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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.92, 48,638.61 and 21,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.92, 48,638.61 and 21,094.74 is: 29,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.92 : 48,638.61 = 21,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.92/48,638.61 = 21,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.92x = 48,638.61 × 21,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.92x = 1,026,018,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,018,831.91/35,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.33

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