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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.08, 44,996.72 and 23,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.08, 44,996.72 and 23,057.46 is: 31,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.08 : 44,996.72 = 23,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.08/44,996.72 = 23,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.08x = 44,996.72 × 23,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.08x = 1,037,509,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,509,956.24/32,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,808.79

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