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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937.12, 45,452.90 and 17,829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937.12, 45,452.90 and 17,829.48 is: 24,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937.12 : 45,452.90 = 17,829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937.12/45,452.90 = 17,829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937.12x = 45,452.90 × 17,829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937.12x = 810,401,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,401,571.49/32,937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.51

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