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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.41, 45,115.47 and 23,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.41, 45,115.47 and 23,159.10 is: 31,921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.41 : 45,115.47 = 23,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.41/45,115.47 = 23,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.41x = 45,115.47 × 23,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.41x = 1,044,833,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,833,681.28/32,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,921.44

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