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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.79, 44,521.25 and 23,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.79, 44,521.25 and 23,793.08 is: 32,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.79 : 44,521.25 = 23,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.79/44,521.25 = 23,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.79x = 44,521.25 × 23,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.79x = 1,059,297,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,297,321.38/32,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,825.27

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