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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.36, 52,938.72 and 23,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.36, 52,938.72 and 23,442.26 is: 35,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.36 : 52,938.72 = 23,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.36/52,938.72 = 23,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.36x = 52,938.72 × 23,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.36x = 1,241,002,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,002,973.61/35,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,175.46

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