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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,541.51, 49,046.36 and 23,427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,541.51, 49,046.36 and 23,427.15 is: 32,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,541.51 : 49,046.36 = 23,427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,541.51/49,046.36 = 23,427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,541.51x = 49,046.36 × 23,427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,541.51x = 1,149,016,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,016,432.67/35,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,328.86

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