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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.48, 47,932.89 and 23,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.48, 47,932.89 and 23,217 is: 34,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.48 : 47,932.89 = 23,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.48/47,932.89 = 23,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.48x = 47,932.89 × 23,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.48x = 1,112,857,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,857,907.13/32,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,775.20

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