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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.20, 44,165.44 and 23,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.20, 44,165.44 and 23,079.78 is: 31,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.20 : 44,165.44 = 23,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.20/44,165.44 = 23,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.20x = 44,165.44 × 23,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.20x = 1,019,328,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,328,638.80/32,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,805.12

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