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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.76, 44,441.43 and 23,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.76, 44,441.43 and 23,279.39 is: 32,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.76 : 44,441.43 = 23,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.76/44,441.43 = 23,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.76x = 44,441.43 × 23,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.76x = 1,034,569,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,569,381.13/32,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,110.78

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