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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.56, 52,711.89 and 21,987.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.56, 52,711.89 and 21,987.67 is: 32,958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.56 : 52,711.89 = 21,987.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.56/52,711.89 = 21,987.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.56x = 52,711.89 × 21,987.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.56x = 1,159,011,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,011,642.40/35,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.71

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