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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.21, 48,778.01 and 23,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.21, 48,778.01 and 23,251.24 is: 32,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.21 : 48,778.01 = 23,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.21/48,778.01 = 23,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.21x = 48,778.01 × 23,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.21x = 1,134,149,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,149,217.23/35,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,079.61

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