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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.48, 45,212.12 and 23,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.48, 45,212.12 and 23,207.60 is: 31,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.48 : 45,212.12 = 23,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.48/45,212.12 = 23,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.48x = 45,212.12 × 23,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.48x = 1,049,264,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,264,947.10/32,797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,992.24

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