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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.77, 48,343.94 and 23,685.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.77, 48,343.94 and 23,685.82 is: 32,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.77 : 48,343.94 = 23,685.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.77/48,343.94 = 23,685.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.77x = 48,343.94 × 23,685.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.77x = 1,145,065,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,065,710.46/35,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,695.83

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