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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.48, 35,958.70 and 7,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.48, 35,958.70 and 7,332.50 is: 10,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.48 : 35,958.70 = 7,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.48/35,958.70 = 7,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.48x = 35,958.70 × 7,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.48x = 263,667,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,667,266.81/23,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.75

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