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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.50, 45,247.49 and 23,255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.50, 45,247.49 and 23,255.13 is: 32,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.50 : 45,247.49 = 23,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.50/45,247.49 = 23,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.50x = 45,247.49 × 23,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.50x = 1,052,235,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,235,955.55/32,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.49

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