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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.16, 48,659.40 and 21,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.16, 48,659.40 and 21,114 is: 29,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.16 : 48,659.40 = 21,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.16/48,659.40 = 21,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.16x = 48,659.40 × 21,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.16x = 1,027,394,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,394,571.60/35,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,134.24

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