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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.14, 48,761.88 and 21,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.14, 48,761.88 and 21,729.36 is: 29,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.14 : 48,761.88 = 21,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.14/48,761.88 = 21,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.14x = 48,761.88 × 21,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.14x = 1,059,564,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,564,444.80/35,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,985.29

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