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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.53, 45,552.78 and 23,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.53, 45,552.78 and 23,997.47 is: 33,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.53 : 45,552.78 = 23,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.53/45,552.78 = 23,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.53x = 45,552.78 × 23,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.53x = 1,093,151,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,151,243.70/32,965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,160.43

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