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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.63, 45,913.95 and 23,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.63, 45,913.95 and 23,237.73 is: 32,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.63 : 45,913.95 = 23,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.63/45,913.95 = 23,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.63x = 45,913.95 × 23,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.63x = 1,066,935,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,935,973.33/33,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,013.56

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