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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.59, 52,654.14 and 21,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.59, 52,654.14 and 21,042.23 is: 31,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.59 : 52,654.14 = 21,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.59/52,654.14 = 21,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.59x = 52,654.14 × 21,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.59x = 1,107,960,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,960,261.06/35,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,605.81

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