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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.10, 35,998.65 and 23,351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.10, 35,998.65 and 23,351.10 is: 35,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.10 : 35,998.65 = 23,351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.10/35,998.65 = 23,351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.10x = 35,998.65 × 23,351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.10x = 840,608,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,608,076.02/23,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,026.65

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