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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,787.20, 53,619.84 and 23,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,787.20, 53,619.84 and 23,288.24 is: 34,892.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,787.20 : 53,619.84 = 23,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,787.20/53,619.84 = 23,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,787.20x = 53,619.84 × 23,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,787.20x = 1,248,711,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,711,702.68/35,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,892.69

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