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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,898.39, 52,327.74 and 23,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,898.39, 52,327.74 and 23,818.50 is: 35,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,898.39 : 52,327.74 = 23,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,898.39/52,327.74 = 23,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,898.39x = 52,327.74 × 23,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,898.39x = 1,246,368,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,368,275.19/34,898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,714.21

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