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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.79, 52,528.25 and 23,725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.79, 52,528.25 and 23,725.85 is: 35,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.79 : 52,528.25 = 23,725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.79/52,528.25 = 23,725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.79x = 52,528.25 × 23,725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.79x = 1,246,277,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,277,570.90/34,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,610.18

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