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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.88, 45,318.74 and 17,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.88, 45,318.74 and 17,934.88 is: 24,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.88 : 45,318.74 = 17,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.88/45,318.74 = 17,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.88x = 45,318.74 × 17,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.88x = 812,786,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,786,163.65/32,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.73

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