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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706, 45,152.10 and 23,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706, 45,152.10 and 23,030.28 is: 31,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706 : 45,152.10 = 23,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706/45,152.10 = 23,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706x = 45,152.10 × 23,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706x = 1,039,865,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,865,505.59/32,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,794.33

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