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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.56, 52,485.48 and 23,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.56, 52,485.48 and 23,901.36 is: 35,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.56 : 52,485.48 = 23,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.56/52,485.48 = 23,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.56x = 52,485.48 × 23,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.56x = 1,254,474,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,474,352.25/34,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,845.65

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