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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.90, 53,820.45 and 23,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.90, 53,820.45 and 23,427.90 is: 35,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.90 : 53,820.45 = 23,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.90/53,820.45 = 23,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.90x = 53,820.45 × 23,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.90x = 1,260,900,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,900,120.56/35,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,120.71

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