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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.83, 44,506.34 and 23,345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.83, 44,506.34 and 23,345.87 is: 32,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.83 : 44,506.34 = 23,345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.83/44,506.34 = 23,345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.83x = 44,506.34 × 23,345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.83x = 1,039,038,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,038,888.55/32,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,199.46

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