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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.62, 45,363.90 and 23,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.62, 45,363.90 and 23,458.78 is: 32,339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.62 : 45,363.90 = 23,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.62/45,363.90 = 23,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.62x = 45,363.90 × 23,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.62x = 1,064,181,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,181,750.04/32,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,339.44

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