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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,453.69, 48,907.34 and 21,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,453.69, 48,907.34 and 21,103.32 is: 29,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,453.69 : 48,907.34 = 21,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,453.69/48,907.34 = 21,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,453.69x = 48,907.34 × 21,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,453.69x = 1,032,107,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,107,140.85/35,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.42

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