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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.44, 52,848.07 and 21,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.44, 52,848.07 and 21,009.94 is: 31,510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.44 : 52,848.07 = 21,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.44/52,848.07 = 21,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.44x = 52,848.07 × 21,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.44x = 1,110,334,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,334,779.82/35,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,510.09

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