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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.65, 44,263.40 and 22,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.65, 44,263.40 and 22,523.81 is: 31,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.65 : 44,263.40 = 22,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.65/44,263.40 = 22,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.65x = 44,263.40 × 22,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.65x = 996,980,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,980,077.62/32,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,093.78

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