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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.83, 45,062.19 and 23,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.83, 45,062.19 and 23,120.34 is: 31,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.83 : 45,062.19 = 23,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.83/45,062.19 = 23,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.83x = 45,062.19 × 23,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.83x = 1,041,853,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,853,153.94/32,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,867.94

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