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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.55, 52,465.06 and 23,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.55, 52,465.06 and 23,908.75 is: 35,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.55 : 52,465.06 = 23,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.55/52,465.06 = 23,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.55x = 52,465.06 × 23,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.55x = 1,254,374,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,374,003.28/34,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,849.96

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