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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.32, 48,679.68 and 24,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.32, 48,679.68 and 24,668.92 is: 34,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.32 : 48,679.68 = 24,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.32/48,679.68 = 24,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.32x = 48,679.68 × 24,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.32x = 1,200,875,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,875,131.55/35,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,007.26

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