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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.12, 44,159.81 and 23,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.12, 44,159.81 and 23,075.69 is: 31,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.12 : 44,159.81 = 23,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.12/44,159.81 = 23,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.12x = 44,159.81 × 23,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.12x = 1,019,017,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,017,749.84/32,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,799.47

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