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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.94, 48,614.10 and 23,288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.94, 48,614.10 and 23,288.89 is: 32,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.94 : 48,614.10 = 23,288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.94/48,614.10 = 23,288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.94x = 48,614.10 × 23,288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.94x = 1,132,168,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,168,427.35/35,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,134.72

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