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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.59, 45,331.04 and 17,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.59, 45,331.04 and 17,741.24 is: 24,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.59 : 45,331.04 = 17,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.59/45,331.04 = 17,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.59x = 45,331.04 × 17,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.59x = 804,229,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,229,102.77/32,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.91

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