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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,178.24, 45,708.06 and 23,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,178.24, 45,708.06 and 23,089.36 is: 31,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,178.24 : 45,708.06 = 23,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,178.24/45,708.06 = 23,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,178.24x = 45,708.06 × 23,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,178.24x = 1,055,369,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,369,852.24/33,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,809.10

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