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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.65, 48,761.31 and 24,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.65, 48,761.31 and 24,023.08 is: 33,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.65 : 48,761.31 = 24,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.65/48,761.31 = 24,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.65x = 48,761.31 × 24,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.65x = 1,171,396,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,396,851.03/35,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.10

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