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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,939.74, 45,456.79 and 17,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,939.74, 45,456.79 and 17,832.40 is: 24,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,939.74 : 45,456.79 = 17,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,939.74/45,456.79 = 17,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,939.74x = 45,456.79 × 17,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,939.74x = 810,603,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,603,662.00/32,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.68

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