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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.90, 45,330.09 and 17,740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.90, 45,330.09 and 17,740.56 is: 24,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.90 : 45,330.09 = 17,740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.90/45,330.09 = 17,740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.90x = 45,330.09 × 17,740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.90x = 804,181,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,181,181.45/32,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.97

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