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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.72, 52,826.58 and 21,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.72, 52,826.58 and 21,363.48 is: 32,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.72 : 52,826.58 = 21,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.72/52,826.58 = 21,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.72x = 52,826.58 × 21,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.72x = 1,128,559,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,559,585.30/35,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.22

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