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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,368, 52,921.12 and 21,336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,368, 52,921.12 and 21,336.16 is: 31,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,368 : 52,921.12 = 21,336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,368/52,921.12 = 21,336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,368x = 52,921.12 × 21,336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,368x = 1,129,133,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,133,483.70/35,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,925.29

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