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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.08, 44,528.49 and 23,798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.08, 44,528.49 and 23,798.35 is: 32,832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.08 : 44,528.49 = 23,798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.08/44,528.49 = 23,798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.08x = 44,528.49 × 23,798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.08x = 1,059,704,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,704,589.99/32,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,832.51

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