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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.69, 52,713.58 and 21,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.69, 52,713.58 and 21,988.80 is: 32,960.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.69 : 52,713.58 = 21,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.69/52,713.58 = 21,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.69x = 52,713.58 × 21,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.69x = 1,159,108,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,108,367.90/35,166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.41

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