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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,129.46, 52,657.28 and 21,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,129.46, 52,657.28 and 21,802.44 is: 32,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,129.46 : 52,657.28 = 21,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,129.46/52,657.28 = 21,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,129.46x = 52,657.28 × 21,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,129.46x = 1,148,057,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,057,187.76/35,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.75

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