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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.47, 44,178.63 and 23,377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.47, 44,178.63 and 23,377.97 is: 32,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.47 : 44,178.63 = 23,377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.47/44,178.63 = 23,377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.47x = 44,178.63 × 23,377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.47x = 1,032,806,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,806,797.23/32,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,273.73

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