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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.06, 48,279.88 and 23,358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.06, 48,279.88 and 23,358.81 is: 35,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.06 : 48,279.88 = 23,358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.06/48,279.88 = 23,358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.06x = 48,279.88 × 23,358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.06x = 1,127,760,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,760,753.99/32,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,009.43

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