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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.28, 49,176.10 and 21,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.28, 49,176.10 and 21,294.26 is: 29,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.28 : 49,176.10 = 21,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.28/49,176.10 = 21,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.28x = 49,176.10 × 21,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.28x = 1,047,168,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,168,659.19/35,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,384.08

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