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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,832.65, 53,686.50 and 21,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,832.65, 53,686.50 and 21,762.95 is: 32,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,832.65 : 53,686.50 = 21,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,832.65/53,686.50 = 21,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,832.65x = 53,686.50 × 21,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,832.65x = 1,168,376,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,376,346.74/35,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,606.48

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