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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.62, 52,635.14 and 23,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.62, 52,635.14 and 23,996.53 is: 36,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.62 : 52,635.14 = 23,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.62/52,635.14 = 23,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.62x = 52,635.14 × 23,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.62x = 1,263,060,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,060,716.06/35,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,000.41

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