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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.97, 48,537.46 and 23,855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.97, 48,537.46 and 23,855.69 is: 32,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.97 : 48,537.46 = 23,855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.97/48,537.46 = 23,855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.97x = 48,537.46 × 23,855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.97x = 1,157,894,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,894,599.15/35,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,916.27

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