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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,934.89, 45,450.07 and 17,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,934.89, 45,450.07 and 17,827.54 is: 24,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,934.89 : 45,450.07 = 17,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,934.89/45,450.07 = 17,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,934.89x = 45,450.07 × 17,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,934.89x = 810,262,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,262,782.73/32,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.96

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