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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.39, 48,686.18 and 21,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.39, 48,686.18 and 21,135.44 is: 29,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.39 : 48,686.18 = 21,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.39/48,686.18 = 21,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.39x = 48,686.18 × 21,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.39x = 1,029,003,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,003,487.11/35,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,171.40

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