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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.69, 52,712.08 and 21,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.69, 52,712.08 and 21,987.80 is: 32,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.69 : 52,712.08 = 21,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.69/52,712.08 = 21,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.69x = 52,712.08 × 21,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.69x = 1,159,022,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,022,354.09/35,165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.90

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