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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.93, 48,616.86 and 23,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.93, 48,616.86 and 23,290.90 is: 32,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.93 : 48,616.86 = 23,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.93/48,616.86 = 23,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.93x = 48,616.86 × 23,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.93x = 1,132,330,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,330,424.57/35,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,137.50

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