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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.07, 48,654.38 and 23,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.07, 48,654.38 and 23,173.04 is: 31,970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.07 : 48,654.38 = 23,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.07/48,654.38 = 23,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.07x = 48,654.38 × 23,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.07x = 1,127,469,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,469,534.78/35,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,970.38

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