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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.70, 52,960.98 and 21,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.70, 52,960.98 and 21,991.80 is: 33,001.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.70 : 52,960.98 = 21,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.70/52,960.98 = 21,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.70x = 52,960.98 × 21,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.70x = 1,164,707,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,707,279.96/35,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,001.37

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