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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.58, 52,919.50 and 23,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.58, 52,919.50 and 23,429.53 is: 35,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.58 : 52,919.50 = 23,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.58/52,919.50 = 23,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.58x = 52,919.50 × 23,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.58x = 1,239,878,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,878,981.40/35,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,156.34

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