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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.70, 52,937.66 and 23,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.70, 52,937.66 and 23,441.60 is: 35,174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.70 : 52,937.66 = 23,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.70/52,937.66 = 23,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.70x = 52,937.66 × 23,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.70x = 1,240,943,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,943,450.66/35,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,174.43

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