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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.68, 44,737.26 and 23,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.68, 44,737.26 and 23,927.44 is: 33,017.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.68 : 44,737.26 = 23,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.68/44,737.26 = 23,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.68x = 44,737.26 × 23,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.68x = 1,070,448,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,448,104.41/32,420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,017.45

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