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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.71, 48,189.65 and 23,860.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.71, 48,189.65 and 23,860.11 is: 35,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.71 : 48,189.65 = 23,860.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.71/48,189.65 = 23,860.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.71x = 48,189.65 × 23,860.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.71x = 1,149,810,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,810,230.56/32,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,740.90

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