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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.89, 48,221.73 and 23,009.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.89, 48,221.73 and 23,009.47 is: 31,731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.89 : 48,221.73 = 23,009.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.89/48,221.73 = 23,009.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.89x = 48,221.73 × 23,009.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.89x = 1,109,556,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,556,329.23/34,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,731.63

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