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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.23, 45,694.28 and 23,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.23, 45,694.28 and 23,079.34 is: 31,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.23 : 45,694.28 = 23,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.23/45,694.28 = 23,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.23x = 45,694.28 × 23,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.23x = 1,054,593,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,593,767.64/33,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,795.30

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