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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.24, 52,645.08 and 23,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.24, 52,645.08 and 23,174.28 is: 34,686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.24 : 52,645.08 = 23,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.24/52,645.08 = 23,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.24x = 52,645.08 × 23,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.24x = 1,220,011,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,011,824.54/35,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,686.78

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