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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.76, 48,719.95 and 23,237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.76, 48,719.95 and 23,237.65 is: 32,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.76 : 48,719.95 = 23,237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.76/48,719.95 = 23,237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.76x = 48,719.95 × 23,237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.76x = 1,132,137,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,137,146.12/35,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,049.39

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