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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.08, 48,499.08 and 23,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.08, 48,499.08 and 23,210 is: 32,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.08 : 48,499.08 = 23,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.08/48,499.08 = 23,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.08x = 48,499.08 × 23,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.08x = 1,125,663,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,663,646.80/35,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,037.26

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