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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.24, 48,737.98 and 23,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.24, 48,737.98 and 23,235.11 is: 32,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.24 : 48,737.98 = 23,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.24/48,737.98 = 23,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.24x = 48,737.98 × 23,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.24x = 1,132,432,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,432,133.61/35,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,050.05

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