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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.08, 45,337.68 and 17,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.08, 45,337.68 and 17,950.08 is: 24,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.08 : 45,337.68 = 17,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.08/45,337.68 = 17,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.08x = 45,337.68 × 17,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.08x = 813,814,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,814,983.01/32,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.59

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