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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.89, 44,521.40 and 23,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.89, 44,521.40 and 23,793.14 is: 32,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.89 : 44,521.40 = 23,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.89/44,521.40 = 23,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.89x = 44,521.40 × 23,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.89x = 1,059,303,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,303,658.41/32,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,825.36

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