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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.62, 52,826.42 and 21,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.62, 52,826.42 and 21,337.46 is: 32,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.62 : 52,826.42 = 21,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.62/52,826.42 = 21,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.62x = 52,826.42 × 21,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.62x = 1,127,181,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,181,611.00/35,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,006.18

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