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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.70, 48,785.55 and 32,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.70, 48,785.55 and 32,005.30 is: 48,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.70 : 48,785.55 = 32,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.70/48,785.55 = 32,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.70x = 48,785.55 × 32,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.70x = 1,561,396,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,396,163.42/32,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,007.95

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