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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.14, 44,977.10 and 23,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.14, 44,977.10 and 23,540.88 is: 32,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.14 : 44,977.10 = 23,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.14/44,977.10 = 23,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.14x = 44,977.10 × 23,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.14x = 1,058,800,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,800,513.85/32,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,455.51

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