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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.11, 44,307.70 and 23,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.11, 44,307.70 and 23,627.22 is: 32,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.11 : 44,307.70 = 23,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.11/44,307.70 = 23,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.11x = 44,307.70 × 23,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.11x = 1,046,867,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,867,775.59/32,140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,572.00

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