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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,867, 106,305.36 and 23,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,867, 106,305.36 and 23,482 is: 35,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,867 : 106,305.36 = 23,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,867/106,305.36 = 23,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,867x = 106,305.36 × 23,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,867x = 2,496,262,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,262,463.52/70,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,224.61

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