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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022, 48,313.68 and 23,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022, 48,313.68 and 23,695.44 is: 32,688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022 : 48,313.68 = 23,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022/48,313.68 = 23,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022x = 48,313.68 × 23,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022x = 1,144,813,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,813,905.62/35,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,688.42

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