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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.89, 48,295.59 and 23,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.89, 48,295.59 and 23,682.33 is: 32,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.89 : 48,295.59 = 23,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.89/48,295.59 = 23,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.89x = 48,295.59 × 23,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.89x = 1,143,752,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,752,099.92/35,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,670.33

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