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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.38, 44,527.61 and 23,797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.38, 44,527.61 and 23,797.65 is: 32,831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.38 : 44,527.61 = 23,797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.38/44,527.61 = 23,797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.38x = 44,527.61 × 23,797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.38x = 1,059,652,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,652,537.61/32,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,831.61

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