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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258.85, 52,906.47 and 23,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258.85, 52,906.47 and 23,420.82 is: 35,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258.85 : 52,906.47 = 23,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258.85/52,906.47 = 23,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258.85x = 52,906.47 × 23,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258.85x = 1,239,112,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,112,910.71/35,258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.32

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