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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.76, 44,271.63 and 23,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.76, 44,271.63 and 23,591.20 is: 32,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.76 : 44,271.63 = 23,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.76/44,271.63 = 23,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.76x = 44,271.63 × 23,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.76x = 1,044,420,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,420,877.66/32,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,560.05

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