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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,090.79, 52,620.62 and 21,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,090.79, 52,620.62 and 21,763.24 is: 32,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,090.79 : 52,620.62 = 21,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,090.79/52,620.62 = 21,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,090.79x = 52,620.62 × 21,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,090.79x = 1,145,195,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,195,152.79/35,090.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,635.21

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