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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,839.08, 45,317.86 and 17,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,839.08, 45,317.86 and 17,935.08 is: 24,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,839.08 : 45,317.86 = 17,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,839.08/45,317.86 = 17,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,839.08x = 45,317.86 × 17,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,839.08x = 812,779,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,779,444.53/32,839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.37

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