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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976.62, 48,251.13 and 23,650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976.62, 48,251.13 and 23,650.03 is: 32,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976.62 : 48,251.13 = 23,650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976.62/48,251.13 = 23,650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976.62x = 48,251.13 × 23,650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976.62x = 1,141,140,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,140,672.03/34,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,625.81

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