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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,279.70, 45,847.94 and 23,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,279.70, 45,847.94 and 23,189.84 is: 31,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,279.70 : 45,847.94 = 23,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,279.70/45,847.94 = 23,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,279.70x = 45,847.94 × 23,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,279.70x = 1,063,206,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,206,163.69/33,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.59

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