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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.80, 48,666.30 and 21,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.80, 48,666.30 and 21,837.40 is: 30,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.80 : 48,666.30 = 21,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.80/48,666.30 = 21,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.80x = 48,666.30 × 21,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.80x = 1,062,745,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,745,459.62/35,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,138.72

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