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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.50, 45,558.51 and 22,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.50, 45,558.51 and 22,923.54 is: 31,648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.50 : 45,558.51 = 22,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.50/45,558.51 = 22,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.50x = 45,558.51 × 22,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.50x = 1,044,362,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,362,326.33/32,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,648.78

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