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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,635.52, 49,177.82 and 23,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,635.52, 49,177.82 and 23,082.12 is: 31,853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,635.52 : 49,177.82 = 23,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,635.52/49,177.82 = 23,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,635.52x = 49,177.82 × 23,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,635.52x = 1,135,128,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,128,342.58/35,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,853.85

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