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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.75, 45,317.48 and 17,934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.75, 45,317.48 and 17,934.75 is: 24,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.75 : 45,317.48 = 17,934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.75/45,317.48 = 17,934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.75x = 45,317.48 × 17,934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.75x = 812,757,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,757,584.76/32,838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.96

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