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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.62, 52,633.64 and 23,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.62, 52,633.64 and 23,995.53 is: 35,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.62 : 52,633.64 = 23,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.62/52,633.64 = 23,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.62x = 52,633.64 × 23,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.62x = 1,262,972,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,972,087.63/35,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.91

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