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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,921.14, 52,288.74 and 23,849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,921.14, 52,288.74 and 23,849.45 is: 35,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,921.14 : 52,288.74 = 23,849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,921.14/52,288.74 = 23,849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,921.14x = 52,288.74 × 23,849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,921.14x = 1,247,057,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,057,428.75/34,921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,710.67

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