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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.76, 48,406.80 and 23,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.76, 48,406.80 and 23,960.72 is: 35,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.76 : 48,406.80 = 23,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.76/48,406.80 = 23,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.76x = 48,406.80 × 23,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.76x = 1,159,861,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,861,780.90/32,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,919.31

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