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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.02, 52,774.98 and 23,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.02, 52,774.98 and 23,553.34 is: 35,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.02 : 52,774.98 = 23,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.02/52,774.98 = 23,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.02x = 52,774.98 × 23,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.02x = 1,243,027,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,027,047.43/35,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,354.43

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