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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,302.68, 45,871.56 and 23,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,302.68, 45,871.56 and 23,213.12 is: 31,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,302.68 : 45,871.56 = 23,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,302.68/45,871.56 = 23,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,302.68x = 45,871.56 × 23,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,302.68x = 1,064,822,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,822,026.87/33,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.06

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