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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,750.44, 53,555.90 and 23,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,750.44, 53,555.90 and 23,401 is: 35,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,750.44 : 53,555.90 = 23,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,750.44/53,555.90 = 23,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,750.44x = 53,555.90 × 23,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,750.44x = 1,253,261,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,261,615.90/35,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,055.84

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