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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.56, 52,710.39 and 21,986.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.56, 52,710.39 and 21,986.67 is: 32,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.56 : 52,710.39 = 21,986.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.56/52,710.39 = 21,986.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.56x = 52,710.39 × 21,986.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.56x = 1,158,925,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,925,950.50/35,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,957.21

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