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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.20, 44,159.90 and 23,075.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.20, 44,159.90 and 23,075.75 is: 31,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.20 : 44,159.90 = 23,075.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.20/44,159.90 = 23,075.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.20x = 44,159.90 × 23,075.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.20x = 1,019,022,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,022,807.45/32,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,799.55

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