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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.40, 44,966.82 and 23,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.40, 44,966.82 and 23,173.48 is: 31,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.40 : 44,966.82 = 23,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.40/44,966.82 = 23,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.40x = 44,966.82 × 23,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.40x = 1,042,037,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,037,703.93/32,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,933.59

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