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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.70, 48,011.55 and 24,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.70, 48,011.55 and 24,231.70 is: 36,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.70 : 48,011.55 = 24,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.70/48,011.55 = 24,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.70x = 48,011.55 × 24,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.70x = 1,163,401,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,401,476.14/32,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,347.55

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