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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.80, 48,715.51 and 23,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.80, 48,715.51 and 23,226.13 is: 32,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.80 : 48,715.51 = 23,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.80/48,715.51 = 23,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.80x = 48,715.51 × 23,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.80x = 1,131,472,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,472,660.41/35,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,078.68

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