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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.22, 52,711.37 and 21,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.22, 52,711.37 and 21,987.33 is: 32,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.22 : 52,711.37 = 21,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.22/52,711.37 = 21,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.22x = 52,711.37 × 21,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.22x = 1,158,982,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,982,286.94/35,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.20

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