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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.12, 52,637.39 and 23,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.12, 52,637.39 and 23,998.03 is: 36,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.12 : 52,637.39 = 23,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.12/52,637.39 = 23,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.12x = 52,637.39 × 23,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.12x = 1,263,193,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,193,664.34/35,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.66

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