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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,509.22, 48,991.28 and 23,574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,509.22, 48,991.28 and 23,574.86 is: 32,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,509.22 : 48,991.28 = 23,574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,509.22/48,991.28 = 23,574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,509.22x = 48,991.28 × 23,574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,509.22x = 1,154,962,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,962,204.39/35,509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,525.70

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