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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.93, 44,575.03 and 23,832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.93, 44,575.03 and 23,832.42 is: 32,879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.93 : 44,575.03 = 23,832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.93/44,575.03 = 23,832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.93x = 44,575.03 × 23,832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.93x = 1,062,330,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,330,776.89/32,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,879.39

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