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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.15, 44,280.89 and 23,163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.15, 44,280.89 and 23,163.37 is: 31,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.15 : 44,280.89 = 23,163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.15/44,280.89 = 23,163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.15x = 44,280.89 × 23,163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.15x = 1,025,694,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,694,523.18/32,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,922.12

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