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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.21, 48,190.40 and 23,860.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.21, 48,190.40 and 23,860.61 is: 35,741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.21 : 48,190.40 = 23,860.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.21/48,190.40 = 23,860.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.21x = 48,190.40 × 23,860.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.21x = 1,149,852,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,852,220.84/32,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,741.65

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