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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.78, 45,393.88 and 23,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.78, 45,393.88 and 23,954.08 is: 33,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.78 : 45,393.88 = 23,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.78/45,393.88 = 23,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.78x = 45,393.88 × 23,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.78x = 1,087,368,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,368,633.03/32,866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,084.12

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