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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.60, 48,015.90 and 23,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.60, 48,015.90 and 23,140.20 is: 34,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.60 : 48,015.90 = 23,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.60/48,015.90 = 23,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.60x = 48,015.90 × 23,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.60x = 1,111,097,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,097,529.18/32,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,710.30

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