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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.83, 45,063.57 and 23,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.83, 45,063.57 and 23,121.34 is: 31,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.83 : 45,063.57 = 23,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.83/45,063.57 = 23,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.83x = 45,063.57 × 23,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.83x = 1,041,930,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,930,123.58/32,693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,869.32

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