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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.37, 49,211.99 and 21,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.37, 49,211.99 and 21,320.34 is: 29,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.37 : 49,211.99 = 21,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.37/49,211.99 = 21,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.37x = 49,211.99 × 21,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.37x = 1,049,216,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,216,358.88/35,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,420.00

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