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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,233.48, 51,316.20 and 23,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,233.48, 51,316.20 and 23,823.36 is: 35,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,233.48 : 51,316.20 = 23,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,233.48/51,316.20 = 23,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,233.48x = 51,316.20 × 23,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,233.48x = 1,222,524,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,524,306.43/34,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,711.37

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