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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.79, 48,622.14 and 23,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.79, 48,622.14 and 23,294.97 is: 32,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.79 : 48,622.14 = 23,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.79/48,622.14 = 23,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.79x = 48,622.14 × 23,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.79x = 1,132,651,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,651,292.64/35,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,143.09

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