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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.36, 52,931.94 and 21,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.36, 52,931.94 and 21,065.84 is: 31,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.36 : 52,931.94 = 21,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.36/52,931.94 = 21,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.36x = 52,931.94 × 21,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.36x = 1,115,055,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,055,778.93/35,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.93

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