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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.12, 49,380.63 and 23,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.12, 49,380.63 and 23,068.01 is: 34,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.12 : 49,380.63 = 23,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.12/49,380.63 = 23,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.12x = 49,380.63 × 23,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.12x = 1,139,112,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,112,866.65/32,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,544.62

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