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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.41, 49,114.77 and 21,253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.41, 49,114.77 and 21,253.65 is: 29,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.41 : 49,114.77 = 21,253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.41/49,114.77 = 21,253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.41x = 49,114.77 × 21,253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.41x = 1,043,867,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,867,885.84/35,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.21

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