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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.39, 48,546.74 and 31,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.39, 48,546.74 and 31,379.06 is: 43,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.39 : 48,546.74 = 31,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.39/48,546.74 = 31,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.39x = 48,546.74 × 31,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.39x = 1,523,351,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,351,267.08/35,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,323.31

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