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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937.58, 45,453.55 and 17,829.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937.58, 45,453.55 and 17,829.85 is: 24,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937.58 : 45,453.55 = 17,829.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937.58/45,453.55 = 17,829.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937.58x = 45,453.55 × 17,829.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937.58x = 810,430,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,430,136.68/32,937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.03

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