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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.67, 44,527.98 and 23,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.67, 44,527.98 and 23,797.91 is: 32,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.67 : 44,527.98 = 23,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.67/44,527.98 = 23,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.67x = 44,527.98 × 23,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.67x = 1,059,672,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,672,971.84/32,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,831.94

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