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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.71, 44,792.46 and 22,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.71, 44,792.46 and 22,927.59 is: 31,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.71 : 44,792.46 = 22,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.71/44,792.46 = 22,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.71x = 44,792.46 × 22,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.71x = 1,026,983,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,983,157.97/32,473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,625.06

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