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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.79, 45,367.50 and 23,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.79, 45,367.50 and 23,316.73 is: 32,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.79 : 45,367.50 = 23,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.79/45,367.50 = 23,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.79x = 45,367.50 × 23,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.79x = 1,057,821,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,821,748.28/32,895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,156.75

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