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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,939.44, 45,456.06 and 17,831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,939.44, 45,456.06 and 17,831.74 is: 24,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,939.44 : 45,456.06 = 17,831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,939.44/45,456.06 = 17,831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,939.44x = 45,456.06 × 17,831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,939.44x = 810,560,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,560,643.34/32,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.60

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