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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,006.23, 71,940.72 and 35,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,006.23, 71,940.72 and 35,255.98 is: 52,833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,006.23 : 71,940.72 = 35,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,006.23/71,940.72 = 35,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,006.23x = 71,940.72 × 35,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,006.23x = 2,536,340,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,340,585.51/48,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,833.57

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