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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.88, 44,423.66 and 23,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.88, 44,423.66 and 23,266.52 is: 32,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.88 : 44,423.66 = 23,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.88/44,423.66 = 23,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.88x = 44,423.66 × 23,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.88x = 1,033,583,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,583,973.86/32,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,093.02

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