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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.46, 48,190.77 and 23,860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.46, 48,190.77 and 23,860.86 is: 35,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.46 : 48,190.77 = 23,860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.46/48,190.77 = 23,860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.46x = 48,190.77 × 23,860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.46x = 1,149,873,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,873,216.26/32,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,742.03

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