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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.39, 48,632.61 and 23,281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.39, 48,632.61 and 23,281.78 is: 32,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.39 : 48,632.61 = 23,281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.39/48,632.61 = 23,281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.39x = 48,632.61 × 23,281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.39x = 1,132,253,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,253,726.85/35,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,130.34

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