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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.25, 45,331.96 and 17,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.25, 45,331.96 and 17,741.91 is: 24,483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.25 : 45,331.96 = 17,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.25/45,331.96 = 17,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.25x = 45,331.96 × 17,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.25x = 804,275,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,275,554.44/32,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.83

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