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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.06, 52,708.14 and 21,985.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.06, 52,708.14 and 21,985.17 is: 32,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.06 : 52,708.14 = 21,985.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.06/52,708.14 = 21,985.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.06x = 52,708.14 × 21,985.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.06x = 1,158,797,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,797,418.28/35,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,954.97

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