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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.40, 44,965.44 and 23,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.40, 44,965.44 and 23,172.48 is: 31,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.40 : 44,965.44 = 23,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.40/44,965.44 = 23,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.40x = 44,965.44 × 23,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.40x = 1,041,960,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,960,759.09/32,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,932.21

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