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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.38, 45,326.80 and 17,941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.38, 45,326.80 and 17,941.38 is: 24,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.38 : 45,326.80 = 17,941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.38/45,326.80 = 17,941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.38x = 45,326.80 × 17,941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.38x = 813,225,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,225,342.98/32,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.20

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