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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,850.36, 45,279.05 and 23,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,850.36, 45,279.05 and 23,277.98 is: 32,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,850.36 : 45,279.05 = 23,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,850.36/45,279.05 = 23,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,850.36x = 45,279.05 × 23,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,850.36x = 1,054,004,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,004,477.53/32,850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,085.02

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