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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,841.94, 45,322.96 and 17,937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,841.94, 45,322.96 and 17,937.94 is: 24,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,841.94 : 45,322.96 = 17,937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,841.94/45,322.96 = 17,937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,841.94x = 45,322.96 × 17,937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,841.94x = 813,000,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,000,537.10/32,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.95

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