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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,739.97, 49,299.71 and 23,640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,739.97, 49,299.71 and 23,640.73 is: 32,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,739.97 : 49,299.71 = 23,640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,739.97/49,299.71 = 23,640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,739.97x = 49,299.71 × 23,640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,739.97x = 1,165,480,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,480,891.74/35,739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,610.02

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