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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.64, 45,329.79 and 17,943.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.64, 45,329.79 and 17,943.64 is: 24,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.64 : 45,329.79 = 17,943.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.64/45,329.79 = 17,943.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.64x = 45,329.79 × 17,943.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.64x = 813,381,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,381,433.04/32,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.25

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