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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.61, 45,238.90 and 23,860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.61, 45,238.90 and 23,860.91 is: 32,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.61 : 45,238.90 = 23,860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.61/45,238.90 = 23,860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.61x = 45,238.90 × 23,860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.61x = 1,079,441,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,441,202.09/32,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,882.11

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