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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.54, 45,100.43 and 23,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.54, 45,100.43 and 23,148.06 is: 31,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.54 : 45,100.43 = 23,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.54/45,100.43 = 23,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.54x = 45,100.43 × 23,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.54x = 1,043,987,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,987,459.67/32,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,906.18

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