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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.63, 45,331.10 and 17,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.63, 45,331.10 and 17,741.29 is: 24,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.63 : 45,331.10 = 17,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.63/45,331.10 = 17,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.63x = 45,331.10 × 17,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.63x = 804,232,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,232,122.14/32,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.97

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