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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.62, 48,373.04 and 23,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.62, 48,373.04 and 23,127.66 is: 31,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.62 : 48,373.04 = 23,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.62/48,373.04 = 23,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.62x = 48,373.04 × 23,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.62x = 1,118,755,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,755,106.65/35,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,891.89

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