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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,973.81, 49,621.84 and 23,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,973.81, 49,621.84 and 23,874.91 is: 32,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,973.81 : 49,621.84 = 23,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,973.81/49,621.84 = 23,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,973.81x = 49,621.84 × 23,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,973.81x = 1,184,716,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,716,780.29/35,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,932.76

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