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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,679.43, 49,237.95 and 21,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,679.43, 49,237.95 and 21,529.54 is: 29,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,679.43 : 49,237.95 = 21,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,679.43/49,237.95 = 21,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,679.43x = 49,237.95 × 21,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,679.43x = 1,060,070,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,070,414.04/35,679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,710.97

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