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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,673.62, 49,222.08 and 21,523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,673.62, 49,222.08 and 21,523.73 is: 29,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,673.62 : 49,222.08 = 21,523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,673.62/49,222.08 = 21,523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,673.62x = 49,222.08 × 21,523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,673.62x = 1,059,442,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,442,513.85/35,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,698.21

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