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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.26, 49,230.84 and 21,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.26, 49,230.84 and 21,524.38 is: 29,703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.26 : 49,230.84 = 21,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.26/49,230.84 = 21,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.26x = 49,230.84 × 21,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.26x = 1,059,663,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,663,307.88/35,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.86

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