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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,740.67, 49,315.50 and 23,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,740.67, 49,315.50 and 23,158.13 is: 31,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,740.67 : 49,315.50 = 23,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,740.67/49,315.50 = 23,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,740.67x = 49,315.50 × 23,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,740.67x = 1,142,054,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,054,513.44/35,740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,953.92

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