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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.70, 44,977.87 and 23,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.70, 44,977.87 and 23,541.44 is: 32,456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.70 : 44,977.87 = 23,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.70/44,977.87 = 23,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.70x = 44,977.87 × 23,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.70x = 1,058,843,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,843,881.52/32,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,456.28

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