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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,846.10, 45,327.62 and 17,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,846.10, 45,327.62 and 17,738.76 is: 24,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,846.10 : 45,327.62 = 17,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,846.10/45,327.62 = 17,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,846.10x = 45,327.62 × 17,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,846.10x = 804,055,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,055,772.55/32,846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.49

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