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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.94, 48,785.11 and 21,921.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.94, 48,785.11 and 21,921.29 is: 30,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.94 : 48,785.11 = 21,921.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.94/48,785.11 = 21,921.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.94x = 48,785.11 × 21,921.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.94x = 1,069,432,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,432,543.99/35,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.46

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