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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.44, 52,846.20 and 23,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.44, 52,846.20 and 23,546.28 is: 35,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.44 : 52,846.20 = 23,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.44/52,846.20 = 23,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.44x = 52,846.20 × 23,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.44x = 1,244,331,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,331,422.14/35,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,392.11

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