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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.78, 52,441.72 and 23,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.78, 52,441.72 and 23,886.88 is: 35,782.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.78 : 52,441.72 = 23,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.78/52,441.72 = 23,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.78x = 52,441.72 × 23,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.78x = 1,252,669,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,669,072.63/35,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.59

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