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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236.26, 48,615.93 and 23,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236.26, 48,615.93 and 23,295.24 is: 32,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236.26 : 48,615.93 = 23,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236.26/48,615.93 = 23,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236.26x = 48,615.93 × 23,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236.26x = 1,132,519,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,519,757.17/35,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,140.75

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