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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473.14, 48,961.46 and 21,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473.14, 48,961.46 and 21,323.25 is: 29,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473.14 : 48,961.46 = 21,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473.14/48,961.46 = 21,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473.14x = 48,961.46 × 21,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473.14x = 1,044,017,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,017,505.25/35,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,431.21

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