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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.80, 48,691.44 and 23,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.80, 48,691.44 and 23,324.40 is: 32,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.80 : 48,691.44 = 23,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.80/48,691.44 = 23,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.80x = 48,691.44 × 23,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.80x = 1,135,698,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,698,623.14/35,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,189.36

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