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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,999.06, 52,489.23 and 23,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,999.06, 52,489.23 and 23,903.86 is: 35,849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,999.06 : 52,489.23 = 23,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,999.06/52,489.23 = 23,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,999.06x = 52,489.23 × 23,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,999.06x = 1,254,695,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,695,205.43/34,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,849.40

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