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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.74, 48,957.08 and 23,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.74, 48,957.08 and 23,253.75 is: 34,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.74 : 48,957.08 = 23,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.74/48,957.08 = 23,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.74x = 48,957.08 × 23,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.74x = 1,138,435,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,435,582.78/32,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,852.13

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