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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.54, 52,456.35 and 21,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.54, 52,456.35 and 21,859.70 is: 32,730.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.54 : 52,456.35 = 21,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.54/52,456.35 = 21,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.54x = 52,456.35 × 21,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.54x = 1,146,680,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,680,074.10/35,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,730.92

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