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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.87, 44,574.96 and 23,832.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.87, 44,574.96 and 23,832.17 is: 32,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.87 : 44,574.96 = 23,832.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.87/44,574.96 = 23,832.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.87x = 44,574.96 × 23,832.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.87x = 1,062,317,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,317,801.59/32,309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,879.05

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