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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.69, 45,329.80 and 17,740.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.69, 45,329.80 and 17,740.36 is: 24,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.69 : 45,329.80 = 17,740.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.69/45,329.80 = 17,740.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.69x = 45,329.80 × 17,740.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.69x = 804,166,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,166,970.73/32,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.69

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