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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.79, 48,394.13 and 23,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.79, 48,394.13 and 23,023.71 is: 34,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.79 : 48,394.13 = 23,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.79/48,394.13 = 23,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.79x = 48,394.13 × 23,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.79x = 1,114,212,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,212,299.70/32,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,510.92

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