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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.90, 45,327.33 and 17,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.90, 45,327.33 and 17,738.56 is: 24,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.90 : 45,327.33 = 17,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.90/45,327.33 = 17,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.90x = 45,327.33 × 17,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.90x = 804,041,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,041,336.21/32,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.20

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