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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.84, 48,882.15 and 21,274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.84, 48,882.15 and 21,274.65 is: 29,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.84 : 48,882.15 = 21,274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.84/48,882.15 = 21,274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.84x = 48,882.15 × 21,274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.84x = 1,039,950,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,950,632.50/35,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,359.02

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