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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.18, 45,316.53 and 17,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.18, 45,316.53 and 17,934.18 is: 24,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.18 : 45,316.53 = 17,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.18/45,316.53 = 17,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.18x = 45,316.53 × 17,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.18x = 812,714,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,714,806.00/32,838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.08

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