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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,687.16, 45,046.98 and 23,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,687.16, 45,046.98 and 23,239.32 is: 32,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,687.16 : 45,046.98 = 23,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,687.16/45,046.98 = 23,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,687.16x = 45,046.98 × 23,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,687.16x = 1,046,861,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,861,183.25/32,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,026.68

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