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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.83, 48,218.80 and 23,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.83, 48,218.80 and 23,618.62 is: 32,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.83 : 48,218.80 = 23,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.83/48,218.80 = 23,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.83x = 48,218.80 × 23,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.83x = 1,138,861,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,861,514.06/34,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,567.90

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