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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,328.63, 45,915.33 and 23,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,328.63, 45,915.33 and 23,238.73 is: 32,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,328.63 : 45,915.33 = 23,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,328.63/45,915.33 = 23,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,328.63x = 45,915.33 × 23,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,328.63x = 1,067,013,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,013,956.73/33,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,014.94

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