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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.96, 52,807.28 and 21,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.96, 52,807.28 and 21,883.28 is: 32,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.96 : 52,807.28 = 21,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.96/52,807.28 = 21,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.96x = 52,807.28 × 21,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.96x = 1,155,596,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,596,494.28/35,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.92

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