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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,840.94, 45,321.58 and 17,936.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,840.94, 45,321.58 and 17,936.94 is: 24,753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,840.94 : 45,321.58 = 17,936.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,840.94/45,321.58 = 17,936.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,840.94x = 45,321.58 × 17,936.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,840.94x = 812,930,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,930,371.48/32,840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.57

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