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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.76, 48,612.48 and 23,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.76, 48,612.48 and 23,292.74 is: 32,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.76 : 48,612.48 = 23,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.76/48,612.48 = 23,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.76x = 48,612.48 × 23,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.76x = 1,132,317,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,317,857.40/35,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,137.30

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