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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.93, 48,627.82 and 23,278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.93, 48,627.82 and 23,278.31 is: 32,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.93 : 48,627.82 = 23,278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.93/48,627.82 = 23,278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.93x = 48,627.82 × 23,278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.93x = 1,131,973,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,973,468.58/35,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,125.55

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