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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046, 48,367.94 and 23,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046, 48,367.94 and 23,134.14 is: 31,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046 : 48,367.94 = 23,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046/48,367.94 = 23,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046x = 48,367.94 × 23,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046x = 1,118,950,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,950,579.80/35,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,928.05

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