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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,996.04, 79,494.06 and 23,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,996.04, 79,494.06 and 23,444 is: 35,166

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,996.04 : 79,494.06 = 23,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,996.04/79,494.06 = 23,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,996.04x = 79,494.06 × 23,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,996.04x = 1,863,658,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,658,742.64/52,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,166

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