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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,396.82, 48,897.12 and 32,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,396.82, 48,897.12 and 32,204.40 is: 44,487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,396.82 : 48,897.12 = 32,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,396.82/48,897.12 = 32,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,396.82x = 48,897.12 × 32,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,396.82x = 1,574,702,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,702,411.33/35,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,487.12

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