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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.46, 45,467.15 and 23,431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.46, 45,467.15 and 23,431.76 is: 32,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.46 : 45,467.15 = 23,431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.46/45,467.15 = 23,431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.46x = 45,467.15 × 23,431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.46x = 1,065,375,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,375,346.68/32,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.46

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