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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.32, 44,173.20 and 23,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.32, 44,173.20 and 23,083.36 is: 31,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.32 : 44,173.20 = 23,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.32/44,173.20 = 23,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.32x = 44,173.20 × 23,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.32x = 1,019,665,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,665,877.95/32,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,858.27

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