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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,992.54, 48,271.14 and 23,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,992.54, 48,271.14 and 23,647.14 is: 32,620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,992.54 : 48,271.14 = 23,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,992.54/48,271.14 = 23,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,992.54x = 48,271.14 × 23,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,992.54x = 1,141,474,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,474,405.54/34,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,620.51

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