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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.16, 49,309.92 and 23,579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.16, 49,309.92 and 23,579.32 is: 35,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.16 : 49,309.92 = 23,579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.16/49,309.92 = 23,579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.16x = 49,309.92 × 23,579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.16x = 1,162,694,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,694,382.85/32,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,377.72

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