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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.21, 44,334.98 and 23,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.21, 44,334.98 and 23,631.38 is: 32,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.21 : 44,334.98 = 23,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.21/44,334.98 = 23,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.21x = 44,334.98 × 23,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.21x = 1,047,696,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,696,759.67/32,155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,582.49

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