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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.04, 45,099.74 and 23,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.04, 45,099.74 and 23,147.56 is: 31,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.04 : 45,099.74 = 23,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.04/45,099.74 = 23,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.04x = 45,099.74 × 23,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.04x = 1,043,948,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,948,937.63/32,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.49

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