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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.65, 44,281.58 and 23,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.65, 44,281.58 and 23,163.87 is: 31,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.65 : 44,281.58 = 23,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.65/44,281.58 = 23,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.65x = 44,281.58 × 23,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.65x = 1,025,732,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,732,646.70/32,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,922.81

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