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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.62, 48,230.18 and 23,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.62, 48,230.18 and 23,893.89 is: 35,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.62 : 48,230.18 = 23,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.62/48,230.18 = 23,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.62x = 48,230.18 × 23,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.62x = 1,152,406,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,406,539.27/32,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,808.35

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