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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,208.82, 51,329.43 and 23,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,208.82, 51,329.43 and 23,695.02 is: 35,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,208.82 : 51,329.43 = 23,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,208.82/51,329.43 = 23,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,208.82x = 51,329.43 × 23,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,208.82x = 1,216,251,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,251,870.44/34,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,553.75

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