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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.57, 44,511.49 and 23,349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.57, 44,511.49 and 23,349.61 is: 32,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.57 : 44,511.49 = 23,349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.57/44,511.49 = 23,349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.57x = 44,511.49 × 23,349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.57x = 1,039,326,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,326,016.85/32,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,204.62

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