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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.72, 48,310.20 and 23,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.72, 48,310.20 and 23,866.32 is: 35,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.72 : 48,310.20 = 23,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.72/48,310.20 = 23,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.72x = 48,310.20 × 23,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.72x = 1,152,986,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,986,692.46/32,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,850.77

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