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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.66, 48,671.31 and 23,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.66, 48,671.31 and 23,361.22 is: 32,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.66 : 48,671.31 = 23,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.66/48,671.31 = 23,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.66x = 48,671.31 × 23,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.66x = 1,137,021,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,021,180.60/35,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.50

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