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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,714.70, 49,328.33 and 23,756.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,714.70, 49,328.33 and 23,756.67 is: 32,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,714.70 : 49,328.33 = 23,756.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,714.70/49,328.33 = 23,756.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,714.70x = 49,328.33 × 23,756.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,714.70x = 1,171,876,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,876,738.68/35,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,812.17

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