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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.25, 44,868.84 and 23,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.25, 44,868.84 and 23,444.08 is: 32,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.25 : 44,868.84 = 23,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.25/44,868.84 = 23,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.25x = 44,868.84 × 23,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.25x = 1,051,908,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,908,674.47/32,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.22

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