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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.07, 52,753.75 and 21,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.07, 52,753.75 and 21,997.76 is: 33,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.07 : 52,753.75 = 21,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.07/52,753.75 = 21,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.07x = 52,753.75 × 21,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.07x = 1,160,464,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,464,012.84/35,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.23

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