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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.49, 35,078.19 and 5,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.49, 35,078.19 and 5,855.29 is: 8,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.49 : 35,078.19 = 5,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.49/35,078.19 = 5,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.49x = 35,078.19 × 5,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.49x = 205,392,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,392,975.13/23,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.92

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