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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.12, 49,383.62 and 23,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.12, 49,383.62 and 23,070.02 is: 34,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.12 : 49,383.62 = 23,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.12/49,383.62 = 23,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.12x = 49,383.62 × 23,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.12x = 1,139,281,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,281,101.07/32,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,547.62

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