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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.24, 44,211.98 and 23,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.24, 44,211.98 and 23,137.54 is: 31,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.24 : 44,211.98 = 23,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.24/44,211.98 = 23,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.24x = 44,211.98 × 23,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.24x = 1,022,956,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,956,403.04/32,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,863.59

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