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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.52, 35,502.42 and 7,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.52, 35,502.42 and 7,034.26 is: 10,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.52 : 35,502.42 = 7,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.52/35,502.42 = 7,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.52x = 35,502.42 × 7,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.52x = 249,733,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,733,252.91/23,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.72

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