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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.19, 44,520.42 and 23,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.19, 44,520.42 and 23,792.46 is: 32,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.19 : 44,520.42 = 23,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.19/44,520.42 = 23,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.19x = 44,520.42 × 23,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.19x = 1,059,250,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,250,312.03/32,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,824.42

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