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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.58, 52,536.24 and 23,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.58, 52,536.24 and 23,331 is: 35,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.58 : 52,536.24 = 23,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.58/52,536.24 = 23,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.58x = 52,536.24 × 23,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.58x = 1,225,723,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,723,015.44/35,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,011.07

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