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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.14, 44,975.72 and 23,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.14, 44,975.72 and 23,539.88 is: 32,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.14 : 44,975.72 = 23,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.14/44,975.72 = 23,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.14x = 44,975.72 × 23,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.14x = 1,058,723,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,723,051.71/32,622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,454.13

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