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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.94, 48,612.72 and 23,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.94, 48,612.72 and 23,287.89 is: 32,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.94 : 48,612.72 = 23,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.94/48,612.72 = 23,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.94x = 48,612.72 × 23,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.94x = 1,132,087,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,087,675.96/35,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,133.34

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