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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.22, 48,716.70 and 23,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.22, 48,716.70 and 23,205.38 is: 32,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.22 : 48,716.70 = 23,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.22/48,716.70 = 23,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.22x = 48,716.70 × 23,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.22x = 1,130,489,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,489,292.26/35,326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.43

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