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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,915.68, 52,363.92 and 23,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,915.68, 52,363.92 and 23,820.24 is: 35,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,915.68 : 52,363.92 = 23,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,915.68/52,363.92 = 23,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,915.68x = 52,363.92 × 23,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,915.68x = 1,247,321,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,321,141.74/34,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,723.81

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