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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.88, 44,712.18 and 23,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.88, 44,712.18 and 23,036.04 is: 31,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.88 : 44,712.18 = 23,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.88/44,712.18 = 23,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.88x = 44,712.18 × 23,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.88x = 1,029,991,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,991,566.97/32,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,707.78

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