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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.56, 52,713.39 and 21,988.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.56, 52,713.39 and 21,988.67 is: 32,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.56 : 52,713.39 = 21,988.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.56/52,713.39 = 21,988.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.56x = 52,713.39 × 21,988.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.56x = 1,159,097,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,097,337.29/35,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.21

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