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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.63, 45,325.76 and 17,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.63, 45,325.76 and 17,940.63 is: 24,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.63 : 45,325.76 = 17,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.63/45,325.76 = 17,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.63x = 45,325.76 × 17,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.63x = 813,172,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,172,507.85/32,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.16

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