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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.30, 53,869.11 and 23,466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.30, 53,869.11 and 23,466.31 is: 35,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.30 : 53,869.11 = 23,466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.30/53,869.11 = 23,466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.30x = 53,869.11 × 23,466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.30x = 1,264,109,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,109,234.68/35,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,136.30

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