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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.42, 48,643.68 and 23,289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.42, 48,643.68 and 23,289.78 is: 32,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.42 : 48,643.68 = 23,289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.42/48,643.68 = 23,289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.42x = 48,643.68 × 23,289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.42x = 1,132,900,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,900,605.59/35,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,141.38

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