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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.56, 48,679.70 and 23,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.56, 48,679.70 and 23,316.16 is: 32,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.56 : 48,679.70 = 23,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.56/48,679.70 = 23,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.56x = 48,679.70 × 23,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.56x = 1,135,023,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,023,673.95/35,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,177.75

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