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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.79, 48,509.37 and 23,617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.79, 48,509.37 and 23,617.69 is: 32,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.79 : 48,509.37 = 23,617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.79/48,509.37 = 23,617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.79x = 48,509.37 × 23,617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.79x = 1,145,679,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,679,141.48/35,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,619.25

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