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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.24, 45,709.44 and 23,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.24, 45,709.44 and 23,090.36 is: 31,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.24 : 45,709.44 = 23,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.24/45,709.44 = 23,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.24x = 45,709.44 × 23,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.24x = 1,055,447,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,447,425.00/33,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,810.48

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