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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,427.67, 48,883.97 and 21,280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,427.67, 48,883.97 and 21,280.82 is: 29,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,427.67 : 48,883.97 = 21,280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,427.67/48,883.97 = 21,280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,427.67x = 48,883.97 × 21,280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,427.67x = 1,040,290,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,290,775.24/35,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,363.80

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