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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.88, 48,351.20 and 23,122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.88, 48,351.20 and 23,122.02 is: 31,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.88 : 48,351.20 = 23,122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.88/48,351.20 = 23,122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.88x = 48,351.20 × 23,122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.88x = 1,117,977,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,977,413.42/35,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,911.32

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