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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.78, 45,392.50 and 23,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.78, 45,392.50 and 23,953.08 is: 33,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.78 : 45,392.50 = 23,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.78/45,392.50 = 23,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.78x = 45,392.50 × 23,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.78x = 1,087,290,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,290,183.90/32,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,082.74

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