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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.11, 45,682.41 and 23,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.11, 45,682.41 and 23,689.27 is: 32,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.11 : 45,682.41 = 23,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.11/45,682.41 = 23,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.11x = 45,682.41 × 23,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.11x = 1,082,182,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,182,944.74/33,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,657.73

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