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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.86, 53,014.11 and 23,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.86, 53,014.11 and 23,677.14 is: 35,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.86 : 53,014.11 = 23,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.86/53,014.11 = 23,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.86x = 53,014.11 × 23,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.86x = 1,255,222,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,222,504.45/35,311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,546.77

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