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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.66, 52,640.97 and 21,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.66, 52,640.97 and 21,253.50 is: 31,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.66 : 52,640.97 = 21,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.66/52,640.97 = 21,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.66x = 52,640.97 × 21,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.66x = 1,118,804,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,804,855.90/35,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,844.24

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