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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.53, 48,659.72 and 23,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.53, 48,659.72 and 23,942.88 is: 33,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.53 : 48,659.72 = 23,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.53/48,659.72 = 23,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.53x = 48,659.72 × 23,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.53x = 1,165,053,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,053,836.79/35,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,046.93

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