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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,648.28, 48,969.69 and 23,121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,648.28, 48,969.69 and 23,121.21 is: 34,679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,648.28 : 48,969.69 = 23,121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,648.28/48,969.69 = 23,121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,648.28x = 48,969.69 × 23,121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,648.28x = 1,132,238,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,238,486.12/32,648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.88

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