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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.52, 53,881.02 and 23,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.52, 53,881.02 and 23,487.64 is: 35,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.52 : 53,881.02 = 23,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.52/53,881.02 = 23,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.52x = 53,881.02 × 23,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.52x = 1,265,538,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,538,000.59/35,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,159.19

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