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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.61, 45,474.21 and 23,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.61, 45,474.21 and 23,436.90 is: 32,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.61 : 45,474.21 = 23,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.61/45,474.21 = 23,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.61x = 45,474.21 × 23,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.61x = 1,065,774,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,774,512.35/32,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,299.52

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