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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.14, 48,019.91 and 23,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.14, 48,019.91 and 23,186.30 is: 34,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.14 : 48,019.91 = 23,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.14/48,019.91 = 23,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.14x = 48,019.91 × 23,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.14x = 1,113,404,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,404,148.95/32,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,749.20

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