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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.70, 48,511.05 and 23,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.70, 48,511.05 and 23,502.70 is: 35,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.70 : 48,511.05 = 23,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.70/48,511.05 = 23,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.70x = 48,511.05 × 23,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.70x = 1,140,140,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,140,654.84/32,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,175.74

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