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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.40, 48,482.82 and 23,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.40, 48,482.82 and 23,191.24 is: 32,008.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.40 : 48,482.82 = 23,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.40/48,482.82 = 23,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.40x = 48,482.82 × 23,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.40x = 1,124,376,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,376,714.50/35,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,008.54

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