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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024, 48,316.44 and 23,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024, 48,316.44 and 23,697.44 is: 32,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024 : 48,316.44 = 23,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024/48,316.44 = 23,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024x = 48,316.44 × 23,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024x = 1,144,975,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,975,937.91/35,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,691.18

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