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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.64, 45,332.52 and 17,945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.64, 45,332.52 and 17,945.64 is: 24,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.64 : 45,332.52 = 17,945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.64/45,332.52 = 17,945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.64x = 45,332.52 × 17,945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.64x = 813,521,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,521,084.21/32,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.99

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