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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.13, 45,334.76 and 17,947.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.13, 45,334.76 and 17,947.13 is: 24,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.13 : 45,334.76 = 17,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.13/45,334.76 = 17,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.13x = 45,334.76 × 17,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.13x = 813,628,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,628,514.83/32,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.14

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