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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.16, 49,724.52 and 32,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.16, 49,724.52 and 32,643.76 is: 45,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.16 : 49,724.52 = 32,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.16/49,724.52 = 32,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.16x = 49,724.52 × 32,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.16x = 1,623,195,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,195,297.00/35,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,092.32

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