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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.72, 48,713.18 and 23,202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.72, 48,713.18 and 23,202.73 is: 31,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.72 : 48,713.18 = 23,202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.72/48,713.18 = 23,202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.72x = 48,713.18 × 23,202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.72x = 1,130,278,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,278,403.40/35,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,997.72

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