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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.40, 45,010.98 and 23,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.40, 45,010.98 and 23,205.48 is: 31,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.40 : 45,010.98 = 23,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.40/45,010.98 = 23,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.40x = 45,010.98 × 23,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.40x = 1,044,501,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,501,396.17/32,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,977.73

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