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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.42, 48,648.21 and 21,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.42, 48,648.21 and 21,821 is: 30,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.42 : 48,648.21 = 21,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.42/48,648.21 = 21,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.42x = 48,648.21 × 21,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.42x = 1,061,552,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,552,590.41/35,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.90

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