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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.68, 48,271.86 and 23,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.68, 48,271.86 and 23,695.74 is: 32,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.68 : 48,271.86 = 23,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.68/48,271.86 = 23,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.68x = 48,271.86 × 23,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.68x = 1,143,837,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,837,443.88/34,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,712.21

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