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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.07, 52,826.24 and 21,227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.07, 52,826.24 and 21,227.78 is: 31,799.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.07 : 52,826.24 = 21,227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.07/52,826.24 = 21,227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.07x = 52,826.24 × 21,227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.07x = 1,121,383,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,383,986.08/35,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,799.62

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