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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.08, 44,611.88 and 23,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.08, 44,611.88 and 23,371.38 is: 32,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.08 : 44,611.88 = 23,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.08/44,611.88 = 23,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.08x = 44,611.88 × 23,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.08x = 1,042,641,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,641,083.14/32,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,241.90

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