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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.64, 52,709.76 and 23,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.64, 52,709.76 and 23,466.24 is: 35,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.64 : 52,709.76 = 23,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.64/52,709.76 = 23,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.64x = 52,709.76 × 23,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.64x = 1,236,899,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,899,878.50/35,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,266.80

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