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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.84, 52,725.72 and 21,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.84, 52,725.72 and 21,996.92 is: 32,972.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.84 : 52,725.72 = 21,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.84/52,725.72 = 21,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.84x = 52,725.72 × 21,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.84x = 1,159,803,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,803,444.78/35,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,972.53

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