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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.44, 48,727.92 and 23,708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.44, 48,727.92 and 23,708.12 is: 35,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.44 : 48,727.92 = 23,708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.44/48,727.92 = 23,708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.44x = 48,727.92 × 23,708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.44x = 1,155,247,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,247,374.71/32,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,530.29

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