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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.42, 48,765.63 and 23,396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.42, 48,765.63 and 23,396.26 is: 32,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.42 : 48,765.63 = 23,396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.42/48,765.63 = 23,396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.42x = 48,765.63 × 23,396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.42x = 1,140,933,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,933,358.54/35,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,291.40

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