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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.05, 52,446.34 and 23,896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.05, 52,446.34 and 23,896.25 is: 35,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.05 : 52,446.34 = 23,896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.05/52,446.34 = 23,896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.05x = 52,446.34 × 23,896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.05x = 1,253,270,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,270,732.74/34,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,831.23

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