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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937.83, 45,453.90 and 17,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937.83, 45,453.90 and 17,830.10 is: 24,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937.83 : 45,453.90 = 17,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937.83/45,453.90 = 17,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937.83x = 45,453.90 × 17,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937.83x = 810,447,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,447,651.45/32,937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.37

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