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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.93, 35,525.45 and 7,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.93, 35,525.45 and 7,040.10 is: 10,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.93 : 35,525.45 = 7,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.93/35,525.45 = 7,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.93x = 35,525.45 × 7,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.93x = 250,102,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,102,720.55/23,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.80

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