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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473, 48,916.38 and 23,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473, 48,916.38 and 23,376.64 is: 32,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473 : 48,916.38 = 23,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473/48,916.38 = 23,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473x = 48,916.38 × 23,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473x = 1,143,500,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,500,605.36/35,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,235.80

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