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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.28, 45,864.78 and 23,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.28, 45,864.78 and 23,833.44 is: 32,844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.28 : 45,864.78 = 23,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.28/45,864.78 = 23,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.28x = 45,864.78 × 23,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.28x = 1,093,115,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,115,482.24/33,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,844.75

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