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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.68, 44,190.90 and 23,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.68, 44,190.90 and 23,079.24 is: 31,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.68 : 44,190.90 = 23,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.68/44,190.90 = 23,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.68x = 44,190.90 × 23,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.68x = 1,019,892,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,892,386.92/32,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,862.99

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