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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,826.46, 53,676.40 and 21,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,826.46, 53,676.40 and 21,757.76 is: 32,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,826.46 : 53,676.40 = 21,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,826.46/53,676.40 = 21,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,826.46x = 53,676.40 × 21,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,826.46x = 1,167,878,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,878,228.86/35,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.20

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