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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.85, 52,901.96 and 23,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.85, 52,901.96 and 23,417.81 is: 35,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.85 : 52,901.96 = 23,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.85/52,901.96 = 23,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.85x = 52,901.96 × 23,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.85x = 1,238,847,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,847,666.31/35,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,138.78

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