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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.76, 44,440.05 and 23,278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.76, 44,440.05 and 23,278.39 is: 32,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.76 : 44,440.05 = 23,278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.76/44,440.05 = 23,278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.76x = 44,440.05 × 23,278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.76x = 1,034,492,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,492,815.52/32,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.40

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