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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,356.50, 48,802.51 and 23,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,356.50, 48,802.51 and 23,266.30 is: 32,114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,356.50 : 48,802.51 = 23,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,356.50/48,802.51 = 23,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,356.50x = 48,802.51 × 23,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,356.50x = 1,135,453,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,453,722.08/35,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,114.43

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