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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.31, 48,679.36 and 23,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.31, 48,679.36 and 23,315.91 is: 32,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.31 : 48,679.36 = 23,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.31/48,679.36 = 23,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.31x = 48,679.36 × 23,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.31x = 1,135,003,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,003,460.04/35,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,177.40

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