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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.40, 45,019.26 and 23,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.40, 45,019.26 and 23,211.48 is: 31,986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.40 : 45,019.26 = 23,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.40/45,019.26 = 23,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.40x = 45,019.26 × 23,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.40x = 1,044,963,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,963,653.10/32,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,986.01

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