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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.58, 44,605.69 and 23,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.58, 44,605.69 and 23,366.88 is: 32,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.58 : 44,605.69 = 23,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.58/44,605.69 = 23,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.58x = 44,605.69 × 23,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.58x = 1,042,295,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,295,747.13/32,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,235.71

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