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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.60, 52,652.79 and 23,467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.60, 52,652.79 and 23,467.02 is: 35,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.60 : 52,652.79 = 23,467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.60/52,652.79 = 23,467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.60x = 52,652.79 × 23,467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.60x = 1,235,604,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,604,075.99/35,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,156.72

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