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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.78, 45,388.35 and 23,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.78, 45,388.35 and 23,950.08 is: 33,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.78 : 45,388.35 = 23,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.78/45,388.35 = 23,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.78x = 45,388.35 × 23,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.78x = 1,087,054,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,054,613.57/32,862.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,078.60

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