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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.62, 49,384.38 and 23,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.62, 49,384.38 and 23,070.52 is: 34,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.62 : 49,384.38 = 23,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.62/49,384.38 = 23,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.62x = 49,384.38 × 23,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.62x = 1,139,323,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,323,326.48/32,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.38

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