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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.86, 53,231.74 and 23,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.86, 53,231.74 and 23,039.88 is: 34,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.86 : 53,231.74 = 23,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.86/53,231.74 = 23,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.86x = 53,231.74 × 23,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.86x = 1,226,452,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,452,901.79/35,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,536.43

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