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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.62, 44,157.74 and 23,074.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.62, 44,157.74 and 23,074.18 is: 31,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.62 : 44,157.74 = 23,074.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.62/44,157.74 = 23,074.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.62x = 44,157.74 × 23,074.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.62x = 1,018,903,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,903,588.44/32,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,797.40

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