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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,753, 51,998.28 and 21,543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,753, 51,998.28 and 21,543.52 is: 32,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,753 : 51,998.28 = 21,543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,753/51,998.28 = 21,543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,753x = 51,998.28 × 21,543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,753x = 1,120,225,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,225,985.15/34,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,233.94

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