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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.76, 45,327.14 and 17,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.76, 45,327.14 and 17,941.76 is: 24,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.76 : 45,327.14 = 17,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.76/45,327.14 = 17,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.76x = 45,327.14 × 17,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.76x = 813,248,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,248,667.37/32,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.62

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