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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,287.24, 45,917.34 and 23,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,287.24, 45,917.34 and 23,729.24 is: 32,732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,287.24 : 45,917.34 = 23,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,287.24/45,917.34 = 23,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,287.24x = 45,917.34 × 23,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,287.24x = 1,089,583,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,583,581.02/33,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,732.77

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