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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,999.79, 52,531.25 and 23,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,999.79, 52,531.25 and 23,727.85 is: 35,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,999.79 : 52,531.25 = 23,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,999.79/52,531.25 = 23,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,999.79x = 52,531.25 × 23,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,999.79x = 1,246,453,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,453,620.31/34,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.17

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