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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.39, 48,523.26 and 23,078.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.39, 48,523.26 and 23,078.54 is: 31,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.39 : 48,523.26 = 23,078.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.39/48,523.26 = 23,078.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.39x = 48,523.26 × 23,078.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.39x = 1,119,845,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,845,754.22/35,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,839.68

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