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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.06, 48,708.99 and 21,873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.06, 48,708.99 and 21,873.54 is: 30,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.06 : 48,708.99 = 21,873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.06/48,708.99 = 21,873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.06x = 48,708.99 × 21,873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.06x = 1,065,438,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,438,041.12/35,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,186.61

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