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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.48, 48,698.66 and 21,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.48, 48,698.66 and 21,143.96 is: 29,176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.48 : 48,698.66 = 21,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.48/48,698.66 = 21,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.48x = 48,698.66 × 21,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.48x = 1,029,682,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,682,519.09/35,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,176.52

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