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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,662.37, 49,210.61 and 21,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,662.37, 49,210.61 and 21,319.34 is: 29,418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,662.37 : 49,210.61 = 21,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,662.37/49,210.61 = 21,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,662.37x = 49,210.61 × 21,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,662.37x = 1,049,137,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,137,902.52/35,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,418.63

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