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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.19, 52,755.44 and 21,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.19, 52,755.44 and 21,998.88 is: 33,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.19 : 52,755.44 = 21,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.19/52,755.44 = 21,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.19x = 52,755.44 × 21,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.19x = 1,160,560,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,560,483.91/35,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,005.92

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