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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.72, 45,144.27 and 23,169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.72, 45,144.27 and 23,169.66 is: 31,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.72 : 45,144.27 = 23,169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.72/45,144.27 = 23,169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.72x = 45,144.27 × 23,169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.72x = 1,045,977,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,977,386.85/32,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.64

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