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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.62, 35,069.27 and 5,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.62, 35,069.27 and 5,849.44 is: 8,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.62 : 35,069.27 = 5,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.62/35,069.27 = 5,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.62x = 35,069.27 × 5,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.62x = 205,135,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,135,473.79/23,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.12

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