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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.22, 48,212.96 and 23,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.22, 48,212.96 and 23,502.06 is: 32,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.22 : 48,212.96 = 23,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.22/48,212.96 = 23,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.22x = 48,212.96 × 23,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.22x = 1,133,103,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,103,878.70/34,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,410.31

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