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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.64, 49,231.37 and 21,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.64, 49,231.37 and 21,524.75 is: 29,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.64 : 49,231.37 = 21,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.64/49,231.37 = 21,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.64x = 49,231.37 × 21,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.64x = 1,059,692,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,692,823.78/35,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,704.37

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