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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.66, 49,357.52 and 21,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.66, 49,357.52 and 21,232.45 is: 29,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.66 : 49,357.52 = 21,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.66/49,357.52 = 21,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.66x = 49,357.52 × 21,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.66x = 1,047,981,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,981,005.21/35,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,299.68

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