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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.87, 45,089.56 and 23,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.87, 45,089.56 and 23,129.80 is: 31,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.87 : 45,089.56 = 23,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.87/45,089.56 = 23,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.87x = 45,089.56 × 23,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.87x = 1,042,912,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,912,674.71/32,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.84

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