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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.80, 48,706.20 and 23,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.80, 48,706.20 and 23,722.80 is: 35,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.80 : 48,706.20 = 23,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.80/48,706.20 = 23,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.80x = 48,706.20 × 23,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.80x = 1,155,447,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,447,441.36/32,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,584.20

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