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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.78, 45,134.08 and 23,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.78, 45,134.08 and 23,141.15 is: 31,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.78 : 45,134.08 = 23,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.78/45,134.08 = 23,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.78x = 45,134.08 × 23,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.78x = 1,044,454,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,454,401.12/32,693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,946.58

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