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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.13, 52,711.47 and 21,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.13, 52,711.47 and 21,903.40 is: 32,777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.13 : 52,711.47 = 21,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.13/52,711.47 = 21,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.13x = 52,711.47 × 21,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.13x = 1,154,560,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,560,412.00/35,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,777.54

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