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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.59, 44,780.85 and 23,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.59, 44,780.85 and 23,981.13 is: 33,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.59 : 44,780.85 = 23,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.59/44,780.85 = 23,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.59x = 44,780.85 × 23,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.59x = 1,073,895,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,895,385.36/32,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,085.09

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