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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,491.14, 48,986.33 and 21,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,491.14, 48,986.33 and 21,341.25 is: 29,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,491.14 : 48,986.33 = 21,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,491.14/48,986.33 = 21,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,491.14x = 48,986.33 × 21,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,491.14x = 1,045,429,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,429,408.41/35,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,456.07

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