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