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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.29, 48,271.35 and 23,695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.29, 48,271.35 and 23,695.34 is: 32,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.29 : 48,271.35 = 23,695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.29/48,271.35 = 23,695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.29x = 48,271.35 × 23,695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.29x = 1,143,805,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,805,809.15/34,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,711.67

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