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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.09, 44,778.78 and 23,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.09, 44,778.78 and 23,979.63 is: 33,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.09 : 44,778.78 = 23,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.09/44,778.78 = 23,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.09x = 44,778.78 × 23,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.09x = 1,073,778,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,778,576.25/32,457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,083.02

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