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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.86, 52,910.98 and 23,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.86, 52,910.98 and 23,423.82 is: 35,147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.86 : 52,910.98 = 23,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.86/52,910.98 = 23,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.86x = 52,910.98 × 23,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.86x = 1,239,377,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,377,271.54/35,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,147.81

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