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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,780.46, 53,652.48 and 21,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,780.46, 53,652.48 and 21,018.24 is: 31,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,780.46 : 53,652.48 = 21,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,780.46/53,652.48 = 21,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,780.46x = 53,652.48 × 21,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,780.46x = 1,127,680,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,680,701.24/35,780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,516.66

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