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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.80, 49,625.64 and 21,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.80, 49,625.64 and 21,819.28 is: 30,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.80 : 49,625.64 = 21,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.80/49,625.64 = 21,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.80x = 49,625.64 × 21,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.80x = 1,082,795,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,795,734.34/35,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,105.42

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