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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.83, 48,613.82 and 32,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.83, 48,613.82 and 32,283.51 is: 44,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.83 : 48,613.82 = 32,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.83/48,613.82 = 32,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.83x = 48,613.82 × 32,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.83x = 1,569,424,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,424,582.69/35,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,512.80

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