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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.13, 45,869.10 and 23,205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.13, 45,869.10 and 23,205.23 is: 31,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.13 : 45,869.10 = 23,205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.13/45,869.10 = 23,205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.13x = 45,869.10 × 23,205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.13x = 1,064,403,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,403,015.39/33,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,968.73

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