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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.24, 52,640.58 and 23,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.24, 52,640.58 and 23,171.28 is: 34,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.24 : 52,640.58 = 23,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.24/52,640.58 = 23,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.24x = 52,640.58 × 23,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.24x = 1,219,749,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,749,618.54/35,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,682.29

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