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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.14, 48,962.84 and 21,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.14, 48,962.84 and 21,324.25 is: 29,432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.14 : 48,962.84 = 21,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.14/48,962.84 = 21,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.14x = 48,962.84 × 21,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.14x = 1,044,095,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,095,840.87/35,474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,432.59

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