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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.19, 53,661.47 and 23,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.19, 53,661.47 and 23,182.14 is: 34,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.19 : 53,661.47 = 23,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.19/53,661.47 = 23,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.19x = 53,661.47 × 23,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.19x = 1,243,987,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,987,594.24/35,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,700.58

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