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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.72, 44,520 and 23,455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.72, 44,520 and 23,455.36 is: 32,326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.72 : 44,520 = 23,455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.72/44,520 = 23,455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.72x = 44,520 × 23,455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.72x = 1,044,232,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,232,627.20/32,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,326.46

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