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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.13, 45,457.39 and 17,832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.13, 45,457.39 and 17,832.79 is: 24,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.13 : 45,457.39 = 17,832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.13/45,457.39 = 17,832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.13x = 45,457.39 × 17,832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.13x = 810,632,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,632,089.82/32,940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.26

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