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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.70, 52,892.55 and 21,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.70, 52,892.55 and 21,264.90 is: 31,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.70 : 52,892.55 = 21,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.70/52,892.55 = 21,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.70x = 52,892.55 × 21,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.70x = 1,124,754,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,754,786.50/35,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,897.35

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