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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937.60, 45,453.66 and 17,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937.60, 45,453.66 and 17,830.26 is: 24,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937.60 : 45,453.66 = 17,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937.60/45,453.66 = 17,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937.60x = 45,453.66 × 17,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937.60x = 810,450,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,450,575.75/32,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.64

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