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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,085.62, 52,636.64 and 23,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,085.62, 52,636.64 and 23,997.53 is: 36,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,085.62 : 52,636.64 = 23,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,085.62/52,636.64 = 23,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,085.62x = 52,636.64 × 23,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,085.62x = 1,263,149,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,149,347.50/35,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.91

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