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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.58, 48,646.98 and 21,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.58, 48,646.98 and 21,113.22 is: 29,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.58 : 48,646.98 = 21,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.58/48,646.98 = 21,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.58x = 48,646.98 × 21,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.58x = 1,027,094,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,094,391.08/35,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,135.30

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