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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,962.13, 53,893.94 and 22,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,962.13, 53,893.94 and 22,823.73 is: 34,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,962.13 : 53,893.94 = 22,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,962.13/53,893.94 = 22,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,962.13x = 53,893.94 × 22,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,962.13x = 1,230,060,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,060,735.20/35,962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,204.33

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