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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.45, 52,654.28 and 21,800.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.45, 52,654.28 and 21,800.43 is: 32,677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.45 : 52,654.28 = 21,800.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.45/52,654.28 = 21,800.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.45x = 52,654.28 × 21,800.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.45x = 1,147,885,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,885,836.34/35,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,677.74

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