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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.66, 45,183.86 and 24,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.66, 45,183.86 and 24,286.90 is: 33,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.66 : 45,183.86 = 24,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.66/45,183.86 = 24,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.66x = 45,183.86 × 24,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.66x = 1,097,375,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,375,889.43/32,763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.69

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