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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.73, 45,297.86 and 23,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.73, 45,297.86 and 23,410.89 is: 32,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.73 : 45,297.86 = 23,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.73/45,297.86 = 23,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.73x = 45,297.86 × 23,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.73x = 1,060,463,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,463,100.64/32,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,273.40

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