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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,771.22, 49,329.81 and 23,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,771.22, 49,329.81 and 23,011.29 is: 31,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,771.22 : 49,329.81 = 23,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,771.22/49,329.81 = 23,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,771.22x = 49,329.81 × 23,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,771.22x = 1,135,142,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,142,563.55/35,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,733.40

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