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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.68, 45,006.50 and 22,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.68, 45,006.50 and 22,923.40 is: 31,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.68 : 45,006.50 = 22,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.68/45,006.50 = 22,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.68x = 45,006.50 × 22,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.68x = 1,031,702,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,702,002.10/32,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,635.00

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