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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.34, 44,390.97 and 23,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.34, 44,390.97 and 23,217.66 is: 32,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.34 : 44,390.97 = 23,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.34/44,390.97 = 23,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.34x = 44,390.97 × 23,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.34x = 1,030,654,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,654,448.53/32,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,057.34

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