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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.28, 52,996.86 and 21,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.28, 52,996.86 and 21,452.12 is: 32,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.28 : 52,996.86 = 21,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.28/52,996.86 = 21,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.28x = 52,996.86 × 21,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.28x = 1,136,895,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,895,000.34/35,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,177.23

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