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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.96, 48,663.48 and 21,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.96, 48,663.48 and 21,118.44 is: 29,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.96 : 48,663.48 = 21,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.96/48,663.48 = 21,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.96x = 48,663.48 × 21,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.96x = 1,027,696,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,696,782.57/35,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,141.32

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