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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.78, 49,273.92 and 23,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.78, 49,273.92 and 23,718.42 is: 32,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.78 : 49,273.92 = 23,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.78/49,273.92 = 23,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.78x = 49,273.92 × 23,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.78x = 1,168,699,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,699,529.61/35,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,758.91

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