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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,478.96, 35,011.50 and 23,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,478.96, 35,011.50 and 23,268.40 is: 34,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,478.96 : 35,011.50 = 23,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,478.96/35,011.50 = 23,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,478.96x = 35,011.50 × 23,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,478.96x = 814,661,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,661,586.60/23,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,697.52

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