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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.80, 48,567.78 and 23,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.80, 48,567.78 and 23,910 is: 33,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.80 : 48,567.78 = 23,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.80/48,567.78 = 23,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.80x = 48,567.78 × 23,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.80x = 1,161,255,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,255,619.80/35,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,009.16

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