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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.03, 44,762.08 and 23,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.03, 44,762.08 and 23,015.07 is: 31,772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.03 : 44,762.08 = 23,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.03/44,762.08 = 23,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.03x = 44,762.08 × 23,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.03x = 1,030,202,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,202,601.17/32,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,772.81

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