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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,783.62, 46,571.96 and 23,681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,783.62, 46,571.96 and 23,681.57 is: 32,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,783.62 : 46,571.96 = 23,681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,783.62/46,571.96 = 23,681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,783.62x = 46,571.96 × 23,681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,783.62x = 1,102,896,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,896,957.12/33,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,645.91

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