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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.93, 48,615.48 and 23,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.93, 48,615.48 and 23,289.90 is: 32,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.93 : 48,615.48 = 23,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.93/48,615.48 = 23,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.93x = 48,615.48 × 23,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.93x = 1,132,249,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,249,667.65/35,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,136.12

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