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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.66, 44,761.56 and 23,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.66, 44,761.56 and 23,014.70 is: 31,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.66 : 44,761.56 = 23,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.66/44,761.56 = 23,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.66x = 44,761.56 × 23,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.66x = 1,030,173,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,173,862.13/32,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,772.29

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