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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.86, 48,483.09 and 32,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.86, 48,483.09 and 32,955.63 is: 45,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.86 : 48,483.09 = 32,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.86/48,483.09 = 32,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.86x = 48,483.09 × 32,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.86x = 1,597,790,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,790,775.30/35,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,382.94

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