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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.60, 52,683.90 and 21,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.60, 52,683.90 and 21,989.80 is: 32,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.60 : 52,683.90 = 21,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.60/52,683.90 = 21,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.60x = 52,683.90 × 21,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.60x = 1,158,508,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,508,424.22/35,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,984.70

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