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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976, 49,646.88 and 21,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976, 49,646.88 and 21,072 is: 29,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976 : 49,646.88 = 21,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976/49,646.88 = 21,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976x = 49,646.88 × 21,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976x = 1,046,159,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,159,055.36/35,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,079.36

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