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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,988.05, 52,462.81 and 23,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,988.05, 52,462.81 and 23,907.25 is: 35,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,988.05 : 52,462.81 = 23,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,988.05/52,462.81 = 23,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,988.05x = 52,462.81 × 23,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,988.05x = 1,254,241,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,241,514.37/34,988.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,847.71

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