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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.40, 45,332.16 and 17,742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.40, 45,332.16 and 17,742.06 is: 24,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.40 : 45,332.16 = 17,742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.40/45,332.16 = 17,742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.40x = 45,332.16 × 17,742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.40x = 804,285,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,285,902.65/32,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.04

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