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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.90, 48,789.96 and 21,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.90, 48,789.96 and 21,195.14 is: 29,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.90 : 48,789.96 = 21,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.90/48,789.96 = 21,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.90x = 48,789.96 × 21,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.90x = 1,034,110,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,110,032.79/35,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,239.49

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