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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.78, 52,432.92 and 23,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.78, 52,432.92 and 23,888.86 is: 35,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.78 : 52,432.92 = 23,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.78/52,432.92 = 23,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.78x = 52,432.92 × 23,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.78x = 1,252,562,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,562,554.19/34,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,819.45

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