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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.14, 48,629.52 and 23,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.14, 48,629.52 and 23,279.53 is: 32,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.14 : 48,629.52 = 23,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.14/48,629.52 = 23,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.14x = 48,629.52 × 23,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.14x = 1,132,072,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,072,369.73/35,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,127.25

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