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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.92, 53,989.65 and 23,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.92, 53,989.65 and 23,518.92 is: 35,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.92 : 53,989.65 = 23,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.92/53,989.65 = 23,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.92x = 53,989.65 × 23,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.92x = 1,269,778,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,778,259.18/35,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,278.56

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