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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.08, 44,661.12 and 23,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.08, 44,661.12 and 23,905.20 is: 32,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.08 : 44,661.12 = 23,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.08/44,661.12 = 23,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.08x = 44,661.12 × 23,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.08x = 1,067,633,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,633,005.82/32,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,993.31

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