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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.18, 44,216.51 and 23,580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.18, 44,216.51 and 23,580.03 is: 32,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.18 : 44,216.51 = 23,580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.18/44,216.51 = 23,580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.18x = 44,216.51 × 23,580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.18x = 1,042,626,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,626,632.30/32,039.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,542.24

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