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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.68, 45,828.66 and 23,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.68, 45,828.66 and 23,175.87 is: 31,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.68 : 45,828.66 = 23,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.68/45,828.66 = 23,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.68x = 45,828.66 × 23,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.68x = 1,062,119,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,119,066.43/33,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,928.37

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