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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.77, 52,438.73 and 23,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.77, 52,438.73 and 23,884.88 is: 35,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.77 : 52,438.73 = 23,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.77/52,438.73 = 23,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.77x = 52,438.73 × 23,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.77x = 1,252,492,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,492,391.78/35,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,779.60

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