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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,713.54, 49,292.85 and 23,116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,713.54, 49,292.85 and 23,116.42 is: 31,905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,713.54 : 49,292.85 = 23,116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,713.54/49,292.85 = 23,116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,713.54x = 49,292.85 × 23,116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,713.54x = 1,139,474,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,474,223.60/35,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.94

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