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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.06, 52,712.64 and 21,988.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.06, 52,712.64 and 21,988.17 is: 32,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.06 : 52,712.64 = 21,988.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.06/52,712.64 = 21,988.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.06x = 52,712.64 × 21,988.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.06x = 1,159,054,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,054,489.47/35,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,959.46

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