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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.67, 48,655.79 and 23,940.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.67, 48,655.79 and 23,940.02 is: 33,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.67 : 48,655.79 = 23,940.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.67/48,655.79 = 23,940.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.67x = 48,655.79 × 23,940.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.67x = 1,164,820,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,820,585.72/35,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,042.99

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