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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,690.16, 45,051.12 and 23,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,690.16, 45,051.12 and 23,242.32 is: 32,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,690.16 : 45,051.12 = 23,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,690.16/45,051.12 = 23,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,690.16x = 45,051.12 × 23,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,690.16x = 1,047,092,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,092,547.40/32,690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,030.82

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