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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.03, 48,105.72 and 23,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.03, 48,105.72 and 23,663.20 is: 35,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.03 : 48,105.72 = 23,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.03/48,105.72 = 23,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.03x = 48,105.72 × 23,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.03x = 1,138,335,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,335,273.50/32,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,448.87

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