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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.21, 44,159.93 and 23,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.21, 44,159.93 and 23,075.77 is: 31,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.21 : 44,159.93 = 23,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.21/44,159.93 = 23,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.21x = 44,159.93 × 23,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.21x = 1,019,024,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,024,500.79/32,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,799.59

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