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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.56, 48,682.46 and 23,318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.56, 48,682.46 and 23,318.16 is: 32,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.56 : 48,682.46 = 23,318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.56/48,682.46 = 23,318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.56x = 48,682.46 × 23,318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.56x = 1,135,185,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,185,391.47/35,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,180.51

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