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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.44, 52,714.69 and 21,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.44, 52,714.69 and 21,989.55 is: 32,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.44 : 52,714.69 = 21,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.44/52,714.69 = 21,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.44x = 52,714.69 × 21,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.44x = 1,159,172,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,172,311.49/35,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,961.52

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