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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,836.16, 45,314.08 and 17,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,836.16, 45,314.08 and 17,933.12 is: 24,747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,836.16 : 45,314.08 = 17,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,836.16/45,314.08 = 17,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,836.16x = 45,314.08 × 17,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,836.16x = 812,622,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,622,834.33/32,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.80

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