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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.20, 52,879.80 and 23,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.20, 52,879.80 and 23,589.20 is: 35,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.20 : 52,879.80 = 23,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.20/52,879.80 = 23,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.20x = 52,879.80 × 23,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.20x = 1,247,392,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,392,178.16/35,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,383.80

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