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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.28, 44,928.96 and 23,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.28, 44,928.96 and 23,145.12 is: 31,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.28 : 44,928.96 = 23,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.28/44,928.96 = 23,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.28x = 44,928.96 × 23,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.28x = 1,039,886,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,886,170.68/32,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,948.05

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