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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.50, 35,168.26 and 7,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.50, 35,168.26 and 7,029.50 is: 10,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.50 : 35,168.26 = 7,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.50/35,168.26 = 7,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.50x = 35,168.26 × 7,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.50x = 247,215,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,215,283.67/23,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.25

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