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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.03, 48,970.81 and 23,121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.03, 48,970.81 and 23,121.96 is: 34,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.03 : 48,970.81 = 23,121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.03/48,970.81 = 23,121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.03x = 48,970.81 × 23,121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.03x = 1,132,301,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,301,109.99/32,649.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.00

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