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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.40, 44,921.28 and 23,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.40, 44,921.28 and 23,140.48 is: 31,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.40 : 44,921.28 = 23,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.40/44,921.28 = 23,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.40x = 44,921.28 × 23,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.40x = 1,039,499,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,499,981.41/32,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,888.07

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