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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.82, 49,231.62 and 21,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.82, 49,231.62 and 21,524.93 is: 29,704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.82 : 49,231.62 = 21,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.82/49,231.62 = 21,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.82x = 49,231.62 × 21,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.82x = 1,059,706,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,706,928.13/35,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,704.62

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