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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622.40, 49,150.08 and 23,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622.40, 49,150.08 and 23,032 is: 31,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622.40 : 49,150.08 = 23,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622.40/49,150.08 = 23,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622.40x = 49,150.08 × 23,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622.40x = 1,132,024,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,024,642.56/35,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,778.45

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