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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.08, 52,451.04 and 21,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.08, 52,451.04 and 21,856.32 is: 32,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.08 : 52,451.04 = 21,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.08/52,451.04 = 21,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.08x = 52,451.04 × 21,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.08x = 1,146,386,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,386,714.57/35,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,725.78

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