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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.29, 53,218.98 and 23,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.29, 53,218.98 and 23,031.23 is: 34,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.29 : 53,218.98 = 23,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.29/53,218.98 = 23,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.29x = 53,218.98 × 23,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.29x = 1,225,698,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,698,302.65/35,503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.51

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