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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.67, 48,611.45 and 23,318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.67, 48,611.45 and 23,318.87 is: 32,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.67 : 48,611.45 = 23,318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.67/48,611.45 = 23,318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.67x = 48,611.45 × 23,318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.67x = 1,133,563,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,563,898.30/35,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,156.32

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