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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.37, 45,371.83 and 23,464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.37, 45,371.83 and 23,464.53 is: 32,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.37 : 45,371.83 = 23,464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.37/45,371.83 = 23,464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.37x = 45,371.83 × 23,464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.37x = 1,064,628,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,628,666.19/32,912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,347.37

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