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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.08, 45,316.48 and 17,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.08, 45,316.48 and 17,934.08 is: 24,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.08 : 45,316.48 = 17,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.08/45,316.48 = 17,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.08x = 45,316.48 × 17,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.08x = 812,709,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,709,377.64/32,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.99

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