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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.44, 45,457.44 and 17,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.44, 45,457.44 and 17,832.74 is: 24,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.44 : 45,457.44 = 17,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.44/45,457.44 = 17,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.44x = 45,457.44 × 17,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.44x = 810,630,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,630,708.59/32,940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.98

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