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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.16, 47,964.11 and 23,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.16, 47,964.11 and 23,663.55 is: 35,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.16 : 47,964.11 = 23,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.16/47,964.11 = 23,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.16x = 47,964.11 × 23,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.16x = 1,135,000,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,000,996.87/32,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,425.43

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