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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.70, 48,005.55 and 24,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.70, 48,005.55 and 24,227.70 is: 36,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.70 : 48,005.55 = 24,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.70/48,005.55 = 24,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.70x = 48,005.55 × 24,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.70x = 1,163,064,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,064,063.74/32,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,341.55

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