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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.08, 52,782.57 and 23,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.08, 52,782.57 and 23,558.40 is: 35,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.08 : 52,782.57 = 23,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.08/52,782.57 = 23,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.08x = 52,782.57 × 23,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.08x = 1,243,472,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,472,897.09/35,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,362.02

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