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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,365.92, 48,788.56 and 21,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,365.92, 48,788.56 and 21,194.16 is: 29,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,365.92 : 48,788.56 = 21,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,365.92/48,788.56 = 21,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,365.92x = 48,788.56 × 21,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,365.92x = 1,034,032,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,032,546.81/35,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,238.11

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