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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.99, 45,218.34 and 23,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.99, 45,218.34 and 23,212.08 is: 31,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.99 : 45,218.34 = 23,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.99/45,218.34 = 23,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.99x = 45,218.34 × 23,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.99x = 1,049,611,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,611,725.55/32,801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,998.42

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