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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,901.74, 46,760.90 and 23,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,901.74, 46,760.90 and 23,272.92 is: 32,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,901.74 : 46,760.90 = 23,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,901.74/46,760.90 = 23,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,901.74x = 46,760.90 × 23,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,901.74x = 1,088,262,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,262,568.46/33,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,100.49

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