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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.54, 52,795.26 and 23,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.54, 52,795.26 and 23,566.86 is: 35,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.54 : 52,795.26 = 23,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.54/52,795.26 = 23,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.54x = 52,795.26 × 23,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.54x = 1,244,218,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,218,501.08/35,172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,374.71

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