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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.02, 52,944.96 and 21,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.02, 52,944.96 and 21,074.52 is: 31,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.02 : 52,944.96 = 21,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.02/52,944.96 = 21,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.02x = 52,944.96 × 21,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.02x = 1,115,789,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,789,618.42/35,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,606.96

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