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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.80, 48,644.52 and 23,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.80, 48,644.52 and 23,290.40 is: 32,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.80 : 48,644.52 = 23,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.80/48,644.52 = 23,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.80x = 48,644.52 × 23,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.80x = 1,132,950,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,950,328.61/35,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,142.44

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