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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.08, 44,506.68 and 23,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.08, 44,506.68 and 23,346.12 is: 32,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.08 : 44,506.68 = 23,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.08/44,506.68 = 23,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.08x = 44,506.68 × 23,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.08x = 1,039,058,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,058,069.55/32,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,199.81

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