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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.76, 48,724.08 and 23,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.76, 48,724.08 and 23,240.66 is: 32,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.76 : 48,724.08 = 23,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.76/48,724.08 = 23,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.76x = 48,724.08 × 23,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.76x = 1,132,379,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,379,777.09/35,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.54

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