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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,291.68, 45,878.93 and 23,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,291.68, 45,878.93 and 23,843.84 is: 32,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,291.68 : 45,878.93 = 23,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,291.68/45,878.93 = 23,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,291.68x = 45,878.93 × 23,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,291.68x = 1,093,929,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,929,861.77/33,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.95

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