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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.96, 48,493.71 and 23,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.96, 48,493.71 and 23,573.04 is: 35,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.96 : 48,493.71 = 23,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.96/48,493.71 = 23,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.96x = 48,493.71 × 23,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.96x = 1,143,144,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,144,165.58/32,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,251.81

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