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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.62, 48,686.49 and 23,977.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.62, 48,686.49 and 23,977.85 is: 33,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.62 : 48,686.49 = 23,977.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.62/48,686.49 = 23,977.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.62x = 48,686.49 × 23,977.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.62x = 1,167,397,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,397,111.73/35,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,071.09

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