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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.03, 44,764.84 and 23,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.03, 44,764.84 and 23,017.07 is: 31,775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.03 : 44,764.84 = 23,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.03/44,764.84 = 23,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.03x = 44,764.84 × 23,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.03x = 1,030,355,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,355,455.82/32,426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,775.57

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