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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.75, 48,005.83 and 23,176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.75, 48,005.83 and 23,176.91 is: 34,735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.75 : 48,005.83 = 23,176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.75/48,005.83 = 23,176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.75x = 48,005.83 × 23,176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.75x = 1,112,626,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,626,801.39/32,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,735.12

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