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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.54, 52,844.49 and 23,542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.54, 52,844.49 and 23,542.62 is: 35,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.54 : 52,844.49 = 23,542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.54/52,844.49 = 23,542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.54x = 52,844.49 × 23,542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.54x = 1,244,097,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,097,747.16/35,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,383.35

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