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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.50, 35,174.25 and 7,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.50, 35,174.25 and 7,033.50 is: 10,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.50 : 35,174.25 = 7,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.50/35,174.25 = 7,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.50x = 35,174.25 × 7,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.50x = 247,398,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,398,087.38/23,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.25

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