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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.68, 45,326.88 and 17,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.68, 45,326.88 and 17,941.68 is: 24,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.68 : 45,326.88 = 17,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.68/45,326.88 = 17,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.68x = 45,326.88 × 17,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.68x = 813,240,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,240,376.36/32,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.43

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