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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.93, 45,829 and 23,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.93, 45,829 and 23,176.12 is: 31,928.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.93 : 45,829 = 23,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.93/45,829 = 23,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.93x = 45,829 × 23,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.93x = 1,062,138,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,138,403.48/33,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,928.72

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