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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.06, 44,390.52 and 23,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.06, 44,390.52 and 23,248.38 is: 32,068.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.06 : 44,390.52 = 23,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.06/44,390.52 = 23,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.06x = 44,390.52 × 23,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.06x = 1,032,007,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,007,677.36/32,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,068.79

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