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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.49, 48,967.20 and 23,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.49, 48,967.20 and 23,260.50 is: 34,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.49 : 48,967.20 = 23,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.49/48,967.20 = 23,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.49x = 48,967.20 × 23,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.49x = 1,139,001,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,001,555.60/32,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,862.25

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