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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.16, 52,822.68 and 21,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.16, 52,822.68 and 21,214.40 is: 31,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.16 : 52,822.68 = 21,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.16/52,822.68 = 21,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.16x = 52,822.68 × 21,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.16x = 1,120,601,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,601,462.59/35,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,779.15

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