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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.96, 48,659.94 and 23,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.96, 48,659.94 and 23,359.14 is: 32,214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.96 : 48,659.94 = 23,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.96/48,659.94 = 23,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.96x = 48,659.94 × 23,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.96x = 1,136,654,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,654,350.85/35,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,214.48

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