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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,851.69, 53,665.21 and 23,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,851.69, 53,665.21 and 23,184.64 is: 34,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,851.69 : 53,665.21 = 23,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,851.69/53,665.21 = 23,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,851.69x = 53,665.21 × 23,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,851.69x = 1,244,208,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,208,574.37/35,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,704.32

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