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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.54, 48,701.16 and 23,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.54, 48,701.16 and 23,974.08 is: 33,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.54 : 48,701.16 = 23,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.54/48,701.16 = 23,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.54x = 48,701.16 × 23,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.54x = 1,167,565,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,565,505.93/35,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,079.69

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