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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.88, 44,699.76 and 23,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.88, 44,699.76 and 23,027.04 is: 31,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.88 : 44,699.76 = 23,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.88/44,699.76 = 23,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.88x = 44,699.76 × 23,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.88x = 1,029,303,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,303,161.51/32,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,695.36

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