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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.94, 44,156.80 and 23,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.94, 44,156.80 and 23,073.51 is: 31,796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.94 : 44,156.80 = 23,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.94/44,156.80 = 23,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.94x = 44,156.80 × 23,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.94x = 1,018,852,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,852,182.63/32,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,796.46

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