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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,682.58, 52,212.85 and 23,658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,682.58, 52,212.85 and 23,658.71 is: 35,616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,682.58 : 52,212.85 = 23,658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,682.58/52,212.85 = 23,658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,682.58x = 52,212.85 × 23,658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,682.58x = 1,235,288,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,288,356.21/34,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,616.97

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