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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.24, 48,569.58 and 23,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.24, 48,569.58 and 23,275.56 is: 32,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.24 : 48,569.58 = 23,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.24/48,569.58 = 23,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.24x = 48,569.58 × 23,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.24x = 1,130,484,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,484,173.46/35,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,111.25

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