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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,482, 48,965.52 and 21,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,482, 48,965.52 and 21,335.08 is: 29,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,482 : 48,965.52 = 21,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,482/48,965.52 = 21,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,482x = 48,965.52 × 21,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,482x = 1,044,683,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,683,286.44/35,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,442.63

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