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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.68, 45,809.28 and 23,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.68, 45,809.28 and 23,703.84 is: 32,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.68 : 45,809.28 = 23,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.68/45,809.28 = 23,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.68x = 45,809.28 × 23,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.68x = 1,085,855,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,855,843.64/33,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.17

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