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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,702.03, 45,129.79 and 23,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,702.03, 45,129.79 and 23,159.01 is: 31,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,702.03 : 45,129.79 = 23,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,702.03/45,129.79 = 23,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,702.03x = 45,129.79 × 23,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,702.03x = 1,045,161,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,161,257.91/32,702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,960.13

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