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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.50, 35,048.25 and 6,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.50, 35,048.25 and 6,949.50 is: 10,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.50 : 35,048.25 = 6,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.50/35,048.25 = 6,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.50x = 35,048.25 × 6,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.50x = 243,567,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,567,813.38/23,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.25

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