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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,663.69, 46,464.71 and 23,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,663.69, 46,464.71 and 23,049.45 is: 31,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,663.69 : 46,464.71 = 23,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,663.69/46,464.71 = 23,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,663.69x = 46,464.71 × 23,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,663.69x = 1,070,985,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,985,894.66/33,663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,814.28

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